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DK57 SSV

2007 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

208,351 mi
Last recorded208,351 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Prius92,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 SSV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 208,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shock cup corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knock from nearside front but no play in anything

Fail 21 Aug 2025 208,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shock cup corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knock from nearside front but no play in anything

Pass 22 Aug 2024 194,708 miles

rear h-frame bushes worn

Fail 21 Aug 2024 194,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear h-frame bushes worn

Pass 8 Aug 2023 173,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 173,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 169,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 166,702 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 166,702 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 162,209 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 162,207 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 157,014 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 147,165 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 147,159 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH fronts (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 136,104 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 136,104 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 121,320 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 98,509 miles

EMISSIONS COULD NOT BE TESTED DUE TO ENGINE NOT RUNNING WHEN STATIONARY

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 98,509 miles

EMISSIONS COULD NOT BE TESTED DUE TO ENGINE NOT RUNNING WHEN STATIONARY

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 66,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre wall has damage but not showing cords

Pass 19 Oct 2012 22,178 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 22,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,682 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 13,283 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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DK57 SSV is a 2007 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 92,290 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 DK57 SSV, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK57 SSV registered?

DK57 SSV is a 2007 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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