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T55 YEL

2016 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,483 mi
Last recorded176,483 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 YEL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 176,483 miles

Nearside Front Rack end has play

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 176,483 miles

Nearside Front Rack end has play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 132,627 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 132,627 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 94,599 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 94,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn near side / off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 65,406 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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T55 YEL is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T55 YEL, 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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T55 YEL is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is T55 YEL safe to buy?

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