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WJ16 WBM

2016 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,996 mi
Last recorded167,996 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 WBM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 167,996 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 167,981 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive play and appears loose in the taper (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2025 156,897 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 126,344 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 126,333 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 104,692 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 104,685 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 75,729 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,319 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 2 Oct 2021 55,078 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 45,130 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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WJ16 WBM is a 2016 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ16 WBM, 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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WJ16 WBM is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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