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YJ62 VWE

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

240,070 mi
Last recorded240,070 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ62 VWE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 240,070 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside underbody sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2026 240,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside underbody sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 230,391 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 219,218 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated FUEL FILLING METAL PIPES ARE ALSO CORRODED (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2024 219,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel hose deteriorated FUEL FILLING METAL PIPES ARE ALSO CORRODED (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 208,464 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 192,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 171,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 171,749 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 156,826 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 123,291 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,000 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 VWE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,600cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YJ62 VWE, 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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YJ62 VWE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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