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YJ62 VRO

2012 Toyota Prius

Purple Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,206 mi
Last recorded80,206 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ62 VRO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 80,206 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 80,206 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2024 48,021 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 31,964 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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YJ62 VRO is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Purple with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ62 VRO, 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 YJ62 VRO registered?

YJ62 VRO is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is YJ62 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ62 VRO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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