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AA05 THE

2009 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,047 mi
Last recorded142,047 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 THE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 142,047 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,730 miles

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2024 130,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2023 119,591 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 119,591 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 110,426 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 110,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,395 miles

under trays

Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,494 miles

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 23 Aug 2018 72,494 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,069 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 55,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,687 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,947 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,429 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 28,715 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 28,715 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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AA05 THE is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA05 THE, 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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What year was AA05 THE registered?

AA05 THE is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AA05 THE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA05 THE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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