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FJ62 YPV

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,002 mi
Last recorded163,002 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 YPV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 163,002 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 152,324 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 135,256 miles

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 29 Aug 2024 126,630 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 126,568 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 126,200 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 126,189 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 126,000 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 117,830 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 107,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 104,246 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 97,305 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 89,005 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 81,261 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 81,261 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,390 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 53,534 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 53,534 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,311 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,660 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 40,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 40,628 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 YPV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,790cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ62 YPV, 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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What year was FJ62 YPV registered?

FJ62 YPV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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