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LY13 VLE

2013 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

334,760 mi
Last recorded334,760 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Toyota Prius Hybrid173,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 VLE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius Hybrid
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 334,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 334,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 323,446 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 313,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 313,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 300,127 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 278,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 272,759 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 272,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 250,226 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 227,788 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 209,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 195,050 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 195,050 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 187,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 186,484 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 166,967 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 144,427 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 131,335 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 131,335 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 113,377 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 113,377 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,352 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 82,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,131 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,068 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius Hybrid?

Based on 2,417 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
28,821
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads
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LY13 VLE is a 2013 Toyota Prius Hybrid in Silver with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Toyota Prius Hybrid models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 173,621 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Toyota Prius Hybrid typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Toyota Prius Hybrid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY13 VLE is a 2013 Toyota Prius Hybrid, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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