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DN56 DME

2007 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

244,196 mi
Last recorded244,196 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Toyota Prius92,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 DME
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 244,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under the vehicle full corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 231,453 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 231,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 197,163 miles

Offside Rear rear exhaust shield missing

Fail 26 Aug 2022 197,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired nut loose (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear exhaust shield missing

Pass 2 Nov 2021 192,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 192,637 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 187,992 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside and Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 184,661 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 178,292 miles

Engine warning light stays on after engine starts up

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 178,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine warning light stays on after engine starts up

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 172,172 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Engine management lamp is on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 172,172 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Engine management lamp is on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 163,937 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 163,937 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 156,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 145,399 miles

osf position lamp light out put slightly reduced

Pass 6 Mar 2013 126,902 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 117,518 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 117,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 104,189 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 83,104 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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DN56 DME is a 2007 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DN56 DME, 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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DN56 DME is a 2007 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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