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AE56 ZZW

2007 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

236,899 mi
Last recorded236,899 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Prius92,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 ZZW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 236,899 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 229,276 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 229,276 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 221,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 202,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 186,354 miles

front discs corroded

front springs corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 186,354 miles

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

front discs corroded

front springs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 175,991 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 175,991 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected incorrect colour (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 167,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp discolouring

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 152,517 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 135,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 135,579 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 121,323 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,703 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,570 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,570 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,912 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 59,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,588 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 24,588 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AE56 ZZW is a 2007 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 92,290 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 AE56 ZZW, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE56 ZZW registered?

AE56 ZZW is a 2007 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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