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AV57 GYB

2007 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

174,473 mi
Last recorded174,473 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Toyota Prius92,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 GYB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 174,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 167,325 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 167,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 167,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire near the fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 162,340 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 162,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,012 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 114,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 90,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,191 miles

front tyres different size to rear

Pass 11 Mar 2019 81,354 miles

exhaust heat shield broken rattling on back box

exhaust system deterated

fuel tank heat shield broken

stain on engine possible coolant

Fail 11 Mar 2019 81,354 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust heat shield broken rattling on back box

exhaust system deterated

fuel tank heat shield broken

stain on engine possible coolant

Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,641 miles

Offside Front Caliper binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,690 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 76,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,762 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,354 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,277 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 68,276 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,360 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 47,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 47,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,412 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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AV57 GYB is a 2007 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AV57 GYB, 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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AV57 GYB is a 2007 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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