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2012 Toyota Prius
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Coil spring corroded all 4 springs quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area bent and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area bent and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded frt to rear pipe in frt of flexi above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output very weak beam - just visible - strong advisory (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frt to rear pipe in frt of flexi above axle - strong advisory!! (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area bent and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output very weak beam - just visible - strong advisory (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area bent and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside accident damaged
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside accident damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Central Exhaust mounting defective Weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt has been modified and not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front wipers starting to smear
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VU62 KYP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 VU62 KYP, 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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VU62 KYP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 September 2012.
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