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BX16 AET

2016 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

255,668 mi
Last recorded255,668 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 AET
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 255,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 225,482 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Noise from both front wheel hub assemblies when rotated

Fail 20 May 2025 225,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Noise from both front wheel hub assemblies when rotated

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

Pass 21 May 2024 189,696 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 21 May 2024 189,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 10 May 2023 157,406 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2022 124,491 miles

Engine coolant low

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 87,371 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2020 75,446 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 31 May 2019 31,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 23,360 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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BX16 AET is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BX16 AET, 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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What year was BX16 AET registered?

BX16 AET is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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