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DE16 UGS

2016 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,746 mi
Last recorded198,746 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 UGS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 198,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 190,362 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 171,317 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 158,909 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 146,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 146,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 136,229 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2022 117,842 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,118 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 89,799 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,158 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 81,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,995 miles

nearside rear tyre cuts in tread

Pass 12 Dec 2019 62,405 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,463 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 33,964 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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DE16 UGS is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE16 UGS, 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 DE16 UGS registered?

DE16 UGS is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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