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YG62 YVK

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

230,522 mi
Last recorded230,522 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 YVK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 230,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 216,513 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 203,363 miles

engine cover/tray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2023 196,616 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 187,479 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 187,479 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 185,612 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 176,484 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 176,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 169,534 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 169,534 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 159,125 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 148,186 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 148,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 146,623 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 146,623 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 132,457 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 132,457 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 123,274 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,521 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 99,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 86,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,038 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 73,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 60,054 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,062 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,970 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 33,970 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,358 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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YG62 YVK is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YG62 YVK, 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 YG62 YVK registered?

YG62 YVK is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YG62 YVK shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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