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YO62 PCY

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,917 mi
Last recorded196,917 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO62 PCY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 196,917 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 161,782 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 141,134 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 119,628 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,203 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 84,486 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 70,216 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 70,092 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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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YO62 PCY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,790cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YO62 PCY, 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 YO62 PCY registered?

YO62 PCY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is YO62 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO62 PCY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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