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YE16 WEV

2016 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,813 mi
Last recorded160,813 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 WEV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 160,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2026 160,497 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 160,497 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 159,073 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 154,950 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 144,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 135,017 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 134,608 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 130,263 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2023 130,263 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2022 121,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,454 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 105,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2019 93,535 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 78,524 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 28,371 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 9,236 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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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YE16 WEV is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Blue 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 YE16 WEV, 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 YE16 WEV registered?

YE16 WEV is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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