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FY62 VZH

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

293,665 mi
Last recorded293,665 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 293,665 miles

rear sub-frame + under body corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2026 293,665 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f , o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear sub-frame + under body corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 278,127 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body showing general corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2024 274,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 226,884 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 226,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2023 260,214 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 260,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 252,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,512 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,272 miles

Offside Rear tape on light cluster

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 VZH is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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