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YF62 DBV

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

293,388 mi
Last recorded293,388 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 DBV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 293,388 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 282,676 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 260,870 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 260,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords one on inner side wall . one on top surface x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 254,009 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 254,009 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 232,246 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 229,653 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 209,604 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 195,698 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 179,579 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 171,537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 166,825 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 153,631 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 137,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 126,387 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,285 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,288 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 58,619 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,200 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,018 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,436 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 20,384 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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YF62 DBV 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 YF62 DBV, 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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YF62 DBV is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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