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YP62 PZG

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

236,357 mi
Last recorded236,357 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 PZG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 236,357 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 236,341 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 229,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 219,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 207,164 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 207,164 miles

Front Position lamp not working (both) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 193,985 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 189,891 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 177,052 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 167,752 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 157,021 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 152,118 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 140,907 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 140,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 126,302 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 111,893 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,885 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Aug 2017 78,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,373 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 62,288 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 62,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,206 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 49,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 PZG is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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