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YP62 PZF

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

304,825 mi
Last recorded304,825 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 PZF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 304,825 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 287,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 287,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 274,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 257,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 240,189 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 224,525 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2023 209,076 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 189,620 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner c v boot slighty deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 182,247 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 182,230 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 175,572 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 165,293 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 165,262 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 154,367 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 140,409 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 139,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 127,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 108,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 81,711 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,955 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 47,355 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,336 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,706 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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YP62 PZF is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YP62 PZF, 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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YP62 PZF is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YP62 PZF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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