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AO16 XWU

2016 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,257 mi
Last recorded150,257 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 XWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 150,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 144,851 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 139,428 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 132,173 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 132,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 125,914 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 117,815 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 111,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 102,243 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 100,381 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 91,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,400 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 71,631 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,290 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 67,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,542 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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AO16 XWU is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO16 XWU, 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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AO16 XWU is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 June 2016.

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