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DA16 KNG

2016 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

229,300 mi
Last recorded229,300 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 KNG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 229,300 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 229,300 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 215,661 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 200,297 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 199,566 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 183,743 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 170,755 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 154,867 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 140,782 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 130,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 130,337 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 116,398 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 116,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,283 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 84,989 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 75,321 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 63,555 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 57,791 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 42,680 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,874 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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DA16 KNG is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Black 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 DA16 KNG, 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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DA16 KNG is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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