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YC62 HHE

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

222,978 mi
Last recorded222,978 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 HHE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 222,978 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 216,554 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 209,520 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 199,139 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 188,395 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 188,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 173,808 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 173,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 160,318 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 141,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 123,970 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 123,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 111,032 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,616 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,653 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,647 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,414 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,428 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 37,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HHE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HHE, 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 HHE registered?

YC62 HHE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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