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YY62 OVJ

2012 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

234,189 mi
Last recorded234,189 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 OVJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 234,189 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 234,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 225,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 216,695 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 213,058 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 201,155 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 182,970 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 181,283 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 170,547 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 159,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 147,864 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 130,936 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 121,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,643 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 91,954 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 89,895 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 89,895 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 89,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 72,930 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 55,147 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,951 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 18,317 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 18,311 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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YY62 OVJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YY62 OVJ, 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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YY62 OVJ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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