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FY62 MXP

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1791cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

220,835 mi
Last recorded220,835 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 MXP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 220,835 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 220,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 218,335 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 208,211 miles

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

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 25 May 2022 208,206 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2021 201,389 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 192,547 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 192,547 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 180,016 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 161,246 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 161,246 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 157,687 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 157,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 121,242 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 121,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 117,899 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 127,899 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 113,012 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 113,012 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 108,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,913 miles

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

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

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 MXP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,791cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FY62 MXP, 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 MXP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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