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AD59 TEY

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,807 mi
Last recorded127,807 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 TEY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 127,807 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edges worn and near minimum. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 127,807 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edges worn and near minimum. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 116,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges - 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges - 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 105,649 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brakes down to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges - 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges - 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 92,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 66,784 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 66,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 55,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,327 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 49,327 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 37,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs wrorn

Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,298 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,811 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AD59 TEY is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 109,942 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 AD59 TEY, 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 16 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD59 TEY is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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