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YC62 BXE

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

283,581 mi
Last recorded283,581 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 BXE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 283,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 264,443 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 264,378 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 239,601 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 239,150 miles

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

shockers-underbody-chasis-brake pipes-fuel pipe-running gear rusting,gearbox mounting split,wiper motor tricky park,rear axle bushes,ns parkbrake lazy-rear brake imbalance

Pass 9 Feb 2023 210,643 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 210,642 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

wiper mech park issue,rear brake pipes rusting,running gear-back plates-underbody-units rusting,front anti roll bar nipped

Pass 17 Feb 2022 184,635 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 164,141 miles

vt30,steering mech rattly

Fail 24 Feb 2021 164,012 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front D bushes-investigate link joints too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears in places (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil dirty-check service times,ns reg light intermittent,underbody-components-suspension-springs-brakes rusting,front tyres poor-uneven tread wear,exhaust safety plate not fitted,brake judder

Pass 19 Feb 2020 145,512 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 145,512 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 120,297 miles

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Fail 4 Mar 2019 120,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers rear tyre tread bulged,oil spill-filter area damp

drivers wiper not great,rear taxi plate loose,tyres different size,rear inner brake pads look low-rear discs rusting,rear brake pipes rusting,passenger front tyre tread low

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,226 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 97,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 73,447 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

oil level low prior to test

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,903 miles

slight cut on nsf tyer

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 BXE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YC62 BXE, 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 BXE registered?

YC62 BXE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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