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AY13 VLW

2013 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,117 mi
Last recorded76,117 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Toyota Prius107,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VLW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 76,117 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 70,733 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 70,733 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 66,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 59,970 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,758 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 51,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 46,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn and deep cut in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AY13 VLW is a 2013 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY13 VLW, 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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What year was AY13 VLW registered?

AY13 VLW is a 2013 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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