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LR62 VPA

2012 Toyota Prius +

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

250,048 mi
Last recorded250,048 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius +117,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 VPA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius +
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 250,048 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 245,637 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2024 245,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 226,087 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 224,380 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 221,172 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 213,468 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 213,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 200,238 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 193,617 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 192,889 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 192,889 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 189,028 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 175,924 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 167,228 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 167,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 151,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 151,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 150,489 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 150,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 135,026 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 135,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,285 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 117,285 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,214 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,318 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 79,703 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 79,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 67,469 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 67,469 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,448 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 56,680 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius +?

Based on 3,962 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
17,455
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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LR62 VPA is a 2012 Toyota Prius + in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius + models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 117,114 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 registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR62 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius + typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius + is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR62 VPA registered?

LR62 VPA is a 2012 Toyota Prius +, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is LR62 VPA safe to buy?

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