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FY62 CVT

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,689 mi
Last recorded181,689 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 CVT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 181,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 179,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 176,138 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 174,191 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 144,981 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 144,981 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 125,918 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 117,156 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 96,704 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 78,237 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blade split at ends and smear slightly

Nearside front tyre has impact damage to outer wall

Nearside rear wheel has a slight bind when spun by hand

Parking brake efficiency close to limit, advise inspection/repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,420 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 20 May 2017 61,692 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,483 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 59,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 59,377 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,953 miles

child seats fitted to both rear seats, making belt inspection difficult

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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FY62 CVT is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY62 CVT, 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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FY62 CVT is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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