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YC62 BXA

2012 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

288,685 mi
Last recorded288,685 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 BXA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 288,685 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 271,209 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 246,973 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 211,415 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 170,222 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 156,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 147,850 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 125,820 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 107,961 miles

NON STANDARD LIGHTS FITTED UNDER FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 13 Dec 2016 103,762 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,042 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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YC62 BXA is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC62 BXA, 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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What year was YC62 BXA registered?

YC62 BXA is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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