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EA16 EPJ

2016 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

203,584 mi
Last recorded203,584 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 EPJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 203,584 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 199,603 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 199,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 195,249 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 191,320 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 191,320 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 184,263 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 179,605 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 179,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2023 175,280 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 171,189 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 171,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 152,345 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 147,687 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 147,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 132,663 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 121,563 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 120,269 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 120,269 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 100,973 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 86,976 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))

front bumper has been broken

Pass 24 May 2018 71,129 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 68,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 68,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wear on the inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,241 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 26,688 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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EA16 EPJ is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EA16 EPJ, 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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EA16 EPJ is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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