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YR62 FHP

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

332,211 mi
Last recorded332,211 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 FHP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 332,211 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 276,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bushes Both Sides Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 230,207 miles

Engine Cover & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components

Fail 18 May 2023 230,207 miles

Engine Cover & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 226,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 220,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 210,994 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 202,904 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 187,913 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 156,072 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 128,379 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 107,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2018 107,956 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2018 92,343 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,544 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 91,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,045 miles

Front wipers slightly worn

Fail 7 Dec 2017 77,045 miles

Front wipers slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,431 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 65,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 52,169 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 52,169 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,878 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 41,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,116 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,251 miles

washer liquid leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,728 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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YR62 FHP is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YR62 FHP, 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 YR62 FHP registered?

YR62 FHP is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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