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VF16 AEC

2016 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

168,844 mi
Last recorded168,844 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF16 AEC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 168,844 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 168,822 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2026 164,878 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2025 158,742 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2025 151,477 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2024 145,537 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2024 138,553 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2023 132,372 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 125,553 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2022 119,353 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 113,626 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 105,742 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 104,834 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 94,612 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 82,012 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 57,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,382 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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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VF16 AEC is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 VF16 AEC, 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 VF16 AEC registered?

VF16 AEC is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 August 2016.

Is VF16 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF16 AEC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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