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YE62 VCL

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

357,620 mi
Last recorded357,620 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 VCL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 357,620 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 328,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 302,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 288,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 270,367 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 254,724 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 241,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 228,528 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 222,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 221,501 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 215,810 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 215,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 204,905 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 191,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 189,892 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 173,562 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 159,419 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 140,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hybrid Electric (clean)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 140,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hybrid Electric (clean)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 123,593 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 117,163 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,906 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,136 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 15,682 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 VCL is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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