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A11 GWL

2009 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

214,641 mi
Last recorded214,641 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 GWL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 214,641 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight reduced dampening (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 214,641 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight reduced dampening (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 205,471 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 196,173 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2022 189,897 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 189,897 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 182,233 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 169,103 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 153,290 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 148,700 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 148,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 136,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 120,163 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,764 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,521 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2016 53,165 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,047 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 11,095 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on wall and both rears perished

Fail 30 Jul 2014 11,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre cut on wall and both rears perished

Pass 12 Aug 2013 9,735 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 7,637 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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A11 GWL is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 98,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 GWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A11 GWL is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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