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YH62 BCY

2012 Toyota Prius

Brown Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,862 mi
Last recorded160,862 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 BCY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 160,862 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 160,862 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 153,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 153,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 150,204 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 148,208 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 145,749 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 143,727 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Dec 2019 120,108 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 120,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 99,728 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 65,458 miles

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Dec 2017 65,380 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 65,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,764 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,597 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,256 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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YH62 BCY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Brown with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH62 BCY, 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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YH62 BCY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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