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YC57 VTG

2007 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

175,968 mi
Last recorded175,968 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Toyota Prius92,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VTG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 175,968 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 175,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 168,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2024 162,723 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 156,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Clear outer lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 156,441 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section pipe corroded/holed(Back box section) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Clear outer lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 147,661 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 147,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 143,280 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 143,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55r16 87h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 138,385 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 138,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 137,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 131,826 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 131,826 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low X2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 128,820 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 128,820 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 127,027 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 122,913 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,887 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,683 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,523 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 64,527 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,436 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)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 32,708 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,685 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 32,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,094 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,714 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 25,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 25,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YC57 VTG is a 2007 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 92,290 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 YC57 VTG, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC57 VTG is a 2007 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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