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A21 KBL

2016 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

208,356 mi
Last recorded208,356 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 KBL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 208,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2025 202,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 202,792 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. drivers seat (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 192,242 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 177,903 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 175,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 158,685 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 140,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 123,664 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 123,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 103,322 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 100,931 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,723 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 85,723 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 75,832 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 121,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 109,930 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 101,581 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 82,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,044 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 52,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 12,208 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 8,002 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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A21 KBL is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,790cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 87,781 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 A21 KBL, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Prius is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A21 KBL registered?

A21 KBL is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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