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BG16 GWK

2016 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

237,405 mi
Last recorded237,405 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 GWK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 237,405 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 218,382 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2025 201,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2025 201,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 187,721 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 187,721 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 173,250 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 164,883 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 164,179 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 153,119 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 153,084 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 144,234 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 143,693 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 141,442 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 129,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 114,602 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,045 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 82,696 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,391 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 75,018 miles

both front wiper blades split

front registration plate damaged

rear wiper blade split

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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BG16 GWK is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG16 GWK, 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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BG16 GWK is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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