2016 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · SM16 SXS
2016 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 239,294 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 239,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM16 SXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2026
- 239,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM16 SXS 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 2016 Toyota Prius (SM16 SXS) between May 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 May 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
SM16 SXS Mileage History
- 31/05/2025192,904 mi
- 10/07/2025197,994 mi+5,090 mi
- 10/07/2025197,994 mi
- 05/01/2026223,062 mi+25,068 mi
- 25/05/2026239,294 mi+16,232 mi
Average of roughly 47,238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Engine Bay High-Voltage Wiring Harness Chafing and Short CircuitSerious
On 2016 to 2018 Prius models, the engine wiring harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU) can rub against its protective cover due to assembly tolerances. Prolonged engine vibration can wear through the wire insulation, exposing copper strands and generating an electrical short circuit that causes stalling or poses a severe vehicle fire hazard under DVSA recall R/2018/240.
- Auxiliary 12V Battery Parasitic Drain and No-Start ConditionModerate
The small auxiliary 12V AGM/EFB battery responsible for booting the hybrid system ECUs and vehicle relays suffers from parasitic drain when the vehicle is parked unused for several days. Because the hybrid system does not use a conventional alternator, short urban journeys fail to recharge the 12V battery, resulting in a completely dead car that cannot switch to READY mode.
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