2012 Toyota Prius Electric · LN62 HHR
2012 Toyota Prius (electric). First registered 01 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 331,070 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 331,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN62 HHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 331,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN62 HHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Prius (LN62 HHR) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LN62 HHR Mileage History
- 08/05/2024306,412 mi
- 08/05/2024306,412 mi
- 07/05/2025317,579 mi+11,167 mi
- 07/05/2025317,582 mi+3 mi
- 20/05/2026331,070 mi+13,488 mi
Average of roughly 12,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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