2015 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · EK15 DZW
2015 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 14 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 329,273 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 329,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EK15 DZW Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 329,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK15 DZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Toyota Prius (EK15 DZW) between April 2016 and April 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
EK15 DZW Mileage History
- 18/04/201633,423 mi
- 14/10/201653,571 mi+20,148 mi
- 10/04/201770,730 mi+17,159 mi
- 26/09/201787,246 mi+16,516 mi
- 26/09/201787,246 mi
- 24/03/2018114,350 mi+27,104 mi
- 24/03/2018114,350 mi
- 16/04/2018117,578 mi+3,228 mi
- 16/04/2018117,578 mi
- 11/10/2018133,061 mi+15,483 mi
- 11/10/2018133,061 mi
- 08/04/2019154,523 mi+21,462 mi
- 08/10/2019174,217 mi+19,694 mi
- 08/10/2019174,217 mi
- 06/10/2020204,430 mi+30,213 mi
- 06/10/2020204,430 mi
- 02/04/2021213,258 mi+8,828 mi
- 02/04/2021213,258 mi
- 30/09/2021228,196 mi+14,938 mi
- 01/04/2022240,219 mi+12,023 mi
- 01/04/2022240,219 mi
- 01/10/2022249,209 mi+8,990 mi
- 30/03/2023259,545 mi+10,336 mi
- 30/03/2023259,545 mi
- 18/04/2023260,267 mi+722 mi
- 18/04/2023260,267 mi
- 16/10/2023270,481 mi+10,214 mi
- 15/04/2024282,677 mi+12,196 mi
- 15/04/2024282,677 mi
- 15/10/2024295,577 mi+12,900 mi
- 08/04/2025307,144 mi+11,567 mi
- 07/10/2025320,503 mi+13,359 mi
- 07/04/2026329,273 mi+8,770 mi
Average of roughly 29,679 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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