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YC16 VWB

2016 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,653 mi
Last recorded144,653 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 VWB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 144,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 137,394 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 121,683 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 102,813 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 77,674 miles

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 16 Sep 2021 69,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,960 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 58,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,470 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 35,612 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 24,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 13,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 2,261 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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YC16 VWB is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YC16 VWB, 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 YC16 VWB registered?

YC16 VWB is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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