2013 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · PY13 PZM
2013 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 08 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 206,470 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY13 PZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 206,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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PY13 PZM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Toyota Prius (PY13 PZM) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PY13 PZM Mileage History
- 02/10/2024205,679 mi
- 01/10/2025205,984 mi+305 mi
- 01/10/2025205,986 mi+2 mi
- 02/10/2026206,470 mi+484 mi
- 02/10/2026206,470 mi
Average of roughly 396 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Brake Actuator FailureSerious
The brake accumulator pump (actuator) fails and loses pressure assistance, so the pump runs constantly or the pedal feels hard on high-mileage Gen 3 Prius.
- EGR Clogging / Head GasketSerious
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- Hybrid Battery DegradationModerate
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