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Black · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2015 · 1,800 cc

T29 YELMOT history

T29 YEL is a black hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 27 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 170,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
170,367 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
33,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 YEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 YEL was last recorded at 170,367 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 12,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,047 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
12,320 miles
Average per year
33,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,367 miles
  • 2025 – 158,047 miles
  • 2024 – 122,491 miles
  • 2023 – 82,150 miles
  • 2022 – 38,353 miles
  • 2021 – 11,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,367 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    170,367 miles
    Test number
    258566314969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail170,367 miles (+12,320)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,367 miles
    Test number
    809549621758
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass158,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,047 miles
    Test number
    103512751850
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail158,047 miles (+35,556)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,047 miles
    Test number
    655111173817
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns/os (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass122,491 miles (+40,341)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,491 miles
    Test number
    430274475813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,150 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,150 miles
    Test number
    373128185802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,138 miles (+43,785)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,138 miles
    Test number
    979633496934
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s n/s (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass38,353 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    38,353 miles
    Test number
    789830355329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,332 miles (+26,713)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,332 miles
    Test number
    565966815058
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass11,619 miles (+10,611)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    11,619 miles
    Test number
    744012273219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass1,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    1,008 miles
    Test number
    184782156675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail1,008 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,008 miles
    Test number
    799434002866
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalaytic missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    854566572158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 YEL

Does T29 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 YEL is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 YEL?
The MOT on T29 YEL is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 YEL done?
T29 YEL was recorded at 170,367 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 33,729 miles a year.
Has T29 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 YEL has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T29 YEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T29 YEL find?
T29 YEL passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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