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AE13 VGU

2013 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,545 mi
Last recorded120,545 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Toyota Prius107,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VGU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 105,503 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 105,503 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,132 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 78,900 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 68,134 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 68,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 53,652 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,035 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 45,035 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,640 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 40,366 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 37,211 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 37,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,947 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 30,425 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 24,127 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,746 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 9,914 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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AE13 VGU is a 2013 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2013 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 107,818 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 AE13 VGU, 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 13 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE13 VGU is a 2013 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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