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YT62 HTA

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

259,379 mi
Last recorded259,379 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 HTA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 259,379 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 259,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front front tyres are worn right on the limit and will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 226,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2023 226,232 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 203,605 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 203,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 201,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 192,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 192,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 184,860 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 170,798 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 2 Oct 2020 159,341 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 159,341 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 143,240 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 143,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 142,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 129,715 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 115,101 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,799 miles

Front both front tyres slight cut on the side wall

Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,799 miles

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

Front both front tyres slight cut on the side wall

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 84,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,626 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,626 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,691 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,557 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 61,557 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,455 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 43,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,642 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,234 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 HTA is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 YT62 HTA, 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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YT62 HTA is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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