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AM55 UTM

2016 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

256,632 mi
Last recorded256,632 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM55 UTM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 256,632 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 236,749 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 236,098 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 211,452 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 189,188 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 157,429 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 129,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 97,179 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,391 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,139 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 57,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

difficult to inspect brake pads

Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,837 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 48,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 42,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 42,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 on legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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AM55 UTM is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AM55 UTM, 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 AM55 UTM registered?

AM55 UTM is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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