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YP62 YZG

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

353,045 mi
Last recorded353,045 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 YZG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 353,045 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 15 Dec 2025 344,537 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 336,115 miles

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

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

both side sill and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 324,571 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 305,388 miles

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

Undervehicle under sealed

Pass 15 Dec 2023 292,950 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 279,212 miles

Nearside 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 3 Feb 2023 275,293 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 275,293 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 255,360 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 255,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 241,094 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 232,294 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 232,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 221,637 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 221,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 214,870 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 210,337 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 210,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 189,202 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 163,471 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 126,829 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 126,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 97,583 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,863 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 47,456 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,637 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 14,842 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 YZG is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YZG, 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 YP62 YZG registered?

YP62 YZG is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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