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FG62 FDU

2012 Toyota Prius +

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

295,108 mi
Last recorded295,108 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius +117,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 FDU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius +
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 295,108 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axel and suspension corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 23 May 2025 283,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside stop lamp lens damaged

underbody tray fitted

Pass 4 May 2024 265,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside Brake Disc's Has Slight Lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie Rod End (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 264,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 264,865 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 236,057 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 214,401 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 214,354 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 214,321 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 198,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 185,910 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 171,136 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 157,668 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 157,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 157,588 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 127,570 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 127,570 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 107,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 91,607 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 91,607 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,779 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,023 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,402 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 53,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 43,569 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 43,569 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius +?

Based on 3,962 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
17,455
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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FG62 FDU is a 2012 Toyota Prius + in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius + models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 117,114 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius + fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG62 FDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius + typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius + is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG62 FDU is a 2012 Toyota Prius +, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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