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AY16 GUC

2016 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,658 mi
Last recorded97,658 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 GUC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 97,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 90,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,896 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,480 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,465 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 25 Jul 2022 63,465 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,688 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front tyres wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 35,113 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 35,113 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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AY16 GUC is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY16 GUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY16 GUC registered?

AY16 GUC is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is AY16 GUC safe to buy?

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