2013 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · DC13 MWA
2013 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 25 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 90,436 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC13 MWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 90,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC13 MWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Toyota Prius (DC13 MWA) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
DC13 MWA Mileage History
- 30/10/202381,780 km
- 07/10/202462,084 mi
- 07/10/202462,084 mi
- 21/10/202579,336 mi+17,252 mi
- 15/10/202690,436 mi+11,100 mi
Average of roughly 2,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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