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YT62 LHG

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

246,820 mi
Last recorded246,820 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 LHG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 246,820 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 235,669 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 235,669 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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 31 May 2024 211,288 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2024 211,288 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2023 194,992 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 192,180 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 192,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 176,972 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 176,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 165,565 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 151,191 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 150,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 146,232 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 146,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 133,578 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 133,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 117,088 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 115,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,103 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 87,985 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 84,513 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,780 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,260 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 56,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,235 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2016 30,824 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,801 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,926 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 13,657 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 LHG is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 YT62 LHG, 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 LHG registered?

YT62 LHG is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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