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YE62 UZP

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

176,296 mi
Last recorded176,296 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 176,296 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Apr 2025 166,012 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 156,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 156,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 145,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 134,172 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,529 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 112,962 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 110,114 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,620 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 94,651 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,245 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 90,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 78,574 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,878 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,081 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,272 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 45,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 31,552 miles

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

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 UZP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YE62 UZP, 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 YE62 UZP registered?

YE62 UZP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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