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FJ62 VJM

2012 Toyota Prius

Maroon Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

360,889 mi
Last recorded360,889 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 VJM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 360,889 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 326,769 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 293,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 281,716 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 280,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 267,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 260,096 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 243,580 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 232,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 224,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 207,125 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 194,878 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 174,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 163,136 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 149,674 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 149,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,678 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 129,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 117,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 100,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 100,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front offside inner tyre is wearing

front offside outer tyre side wall is damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,961 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 83,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,602 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 72,602 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,728 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,633 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 20,165 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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FJ62 VJM is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Maroon with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 112,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ62 VJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ62 VJM is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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