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AF09 UCL

2009 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,286 mi
Last recorded88,286 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 UCL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 88,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 86,627 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,992 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe, Rear beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 84,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe, Rear beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 83,666 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 83,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,494 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,255 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,111 miles

Both rear brakes have slight bind

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,885 miles

Central Rear exhaust support bracket damaged but exhaust still supported

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,678 miles

Nearside Front wiper rubber split

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 2 Dec 2014 51,581 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,192 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 45,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 35,895 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AF09 UCL is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF09 UCL, 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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AF09 UCL is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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