2013 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · BK13 PCY
2013 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 26 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 68,565 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK13 PCY Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 68,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK13 PCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Toyota Prius (BK13 PCY) between April 2016 and October 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
BK13 PCY Mileage History
- 21/04/201627,078 mi
- 04/12/201738,173 mi+11,095 mi
- 12/12/201738,295 mi+122 mi
- 12/12/201738,925 mi+630 mi
- 08/11/201843,091 mi+4,166 mi
- 16/10/201948,328 mi+5,237 mi
- 24/10/201948,475 mi+147 mi
- 22/11/202051,281 mi+2,806 mi
- 28/10/202154,066 mi+2,785 mi
- 28/10/202258,660 mi+4,594 mi
- 21/11/202362,927 mi+4,267 mi
- 19/11/202465,523 mi+2,596 mi
- 31/10/202568,565 mi+3,042 mi
Average of roughly 4,354 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Brake Actuator FailureSerious
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- EGR Clogging / Head GasketSerious
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- Hybrid Battery DegradationModerate
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