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FY62 MXL

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

352,368 mi
Last recorded352,368 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 MXL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 352,368 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 341,956 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 323,928 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 305,695 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 284,655 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 267,566 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 255,676 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 242,069 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 226,701 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 215,943 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 198,247 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 195,003 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 175,763 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 175,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 159,469 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 139,322 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 123,526 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 111,250 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 101,582 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 101,582 miles

Centre Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,902 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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FY62 MXL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MXL, 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 FY62 MXL registered?

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

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