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FV16 VZL

2016 Toyota Prius Plus

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

238,516 mi
Last recorded238,516 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius Plus113,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 VZL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius Plus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 238,516 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 238,516 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2025 226,577 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 226,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2024 214,098 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 200,810 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 189,719 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 189,719 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 188,037 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 188,037 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 174,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 163,450 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 161,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 146,982 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 146,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 135,173 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 135,173 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 133,963 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 133,963 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 117,473 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 117,473 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,133 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 108,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 85,855 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 85,843 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 69,582 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 69,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 59,585 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 56,142 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 48,329 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 30,461 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 9,236 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius Plus?

Based on 31,088 MOT tests across 2,724 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
21,928
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 58
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FV16 VZL is a 2016 Toyota Prius Plus in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Prius Plus models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 113,082 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 Plus fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV16 VZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius Plus typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Toyota Prius Plus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV16 VZL registered?

FV16 VZL is a 2016 Toyota Prius Plus, first registered on 4 August 2016.

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