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VE16 OBS

2016 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

222,315 mi
Last recorded222,315 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 OBS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 222,315 miles

due to wet weather unable to check some of component

Pass 21 Jan 2026 213,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 201,756 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front and off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 179,697 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 156,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light glass crack

Pass 9 Dec 2023 135,486 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 135,486 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 119,119 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 103,627 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 103,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,729 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 70,411 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 67,716 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,007 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 39,134 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,971 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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VE16 OBS is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE16 OBS, 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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What year was VE16 OBS registered?

VE16 OBS is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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