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VO62 YXR

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

293,058 mi
Last recorded293,058 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 YXR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 293,058 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/.s/f and o/s/f ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 30 Apr 2025 281,231 miles

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 279,386 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 269,679 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 247,072 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 225,208 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 200,230 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 200,230 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 181,737 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 181,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 148,450 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 125,597 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 124,295 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 102,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 85,184 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 85,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,053 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 72,197 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 71,168 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,123 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 60,942 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,579 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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VO62 YXR is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VO62 YXR, 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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VO62 YXR is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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