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AF59 SYA

2009 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

85,064 mi
Last recorded85,064 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 SYA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 85,064 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 80,202 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 80,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 80,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 75,223 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 69,788 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 69,776 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested BOTH. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 64,888 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,011 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,673 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,988 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,786 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake recorded 17%.It may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 37,489 miles

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

nearside & offside front wiper blades showing sign deterioration.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,346 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 31,338 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long travel parking brake.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,671 miles

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

long travel parking brake.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 27,671 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

long travel parking brake.

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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AF59 SYA is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Grey 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 AF59 SYA, 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 AF59 SYA registered?

AF59 SYA is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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