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YR62 FZC

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

274,762 mi
Last recorded274,762 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 FZC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 274,762 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 274,638 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 267,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tail lamp lens slightly damage

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

Rear Lower body structure corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 262,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tail lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2024 262,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tail lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 257,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 243,662 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 243,662 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 226,198 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 206,766 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 206,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 188,366 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 188,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 169,621 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 161,989 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 161,989 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 152,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 131,580 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 131,580 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 126,561 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 107,288 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,635 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 106,635 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,541 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 10 Oct 2016 86,702 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 86,702 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,199 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 76,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,297 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,081 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,851 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 28,998 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 10,235 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 FZC is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 FZC, 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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YR62 FZC is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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