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DF16 VUG

2016 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

278,621 mi
Last recorded278,621 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 VUG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 278,621 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2026 276,640 miles
Pass 6 May 2026 268,696 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 228,497 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 218,747 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 218,747 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 218,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 218,126 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 213,445 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 209,934 miles

both sides front tyres tread shoulders slightly wearing

Fail 22 May 2024 209,907 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam only works on courtesy flash (4.1.3 (b))

Power steering component insecure both inner rack ends (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 199,491 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 199,491 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 188,481 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2022 186,549 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 159,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 128,151 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 128,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 102,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 96,440 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 96,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,568 miles

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

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))

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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DF16 VUG is a 2016 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DF16 VUG, 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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DF16 VUG is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 August 2016.

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