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WN16 VZC

2016 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

270,006 mi
Last recorded270,006 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN16 VZC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 270,006 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 228,395 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 186,547 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant leak

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides offside and nearside

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 186,547 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant leak

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides offside and nearside

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 181,582 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2022 179,358 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Sep 2022 179,356 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2021 178,699 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2020 159,546 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2020 159,172 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2019 131,598 miles

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

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 5 Apr 2019 111,913 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 92,248 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,251 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,040 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 16,089 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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WN16 VZC 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 WN16 VZC, 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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WN16 VZC is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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