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EA16 PCX

2016 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

187,913 mi
Last recorded187,913 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 PCX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 187,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel high

Fail 25 Jun 2026 187,864 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Jun 2025 182,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 182,653 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 174,497 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 159,050 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 157,263 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 142,655 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 129,445 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch cover missing

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 119,371 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 119,370 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 106,633 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,122 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))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,516 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 61,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,003 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 51,390 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))

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 PCX is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PCX, 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 PCX is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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