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YE62 PKV

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,182 mi
Last recorded160,182 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 PKV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 160,182 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 160,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 130,205 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 125,434 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both inner sills corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 125,434 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 105,217 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 82,263 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2022 82,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 60,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,608 miles

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 51,223 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,627 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 41,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake grabbing slightly

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 28,540 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 25,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 19,159 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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YE62 PKV is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE62 PKV, 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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YE62 PKV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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