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YO62 PJY

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

298,975 mi
Last recorded298,975 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO62 PJY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 298,975 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 298,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 279,027 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 279,021 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2025 275,752 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 264,129 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 263,996 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail and o/s/f both( d-Bushes) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 234,285 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 234,283 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 207,109 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 200,110 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 160,750 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 45,361 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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YO62 PJY is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YO62 PJY, 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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YO62 PJY is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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