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YT62 HRE

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

397,956 mi
Last recorded397,956 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 HRE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 397,956 miles

underbody covered in underseal unable to see some components

Pass 25 Feb 2025 355,069 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 355,045 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working ON ALL OPTIONS FROM THE WIPER STALK (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 313,941 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 292,988 miles

under body has surface corrosion

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 21 Feb 2023 292,988 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under body has surface corrosion

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 12 Oct 2022 287,623 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 251,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 219,645 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 183,154 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 142,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,361 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,501 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,970 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,041 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 22,970 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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YT62 HRE is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YT62 HRE, 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 YT62 HRE registered?

YT62 HRE is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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