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AF59 SYH

2009 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,152 mi
Last recorded142,152 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 SYH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 142,152 miles

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting advanced

Pass 7 May 2025 141,027 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 140,833 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 134,715 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 134,714 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 126,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 May 2023 126,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 105,359 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 105,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,612 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 37,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 37,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,171 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,914 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 29,771 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,489 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,579 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,170 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 14,789 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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AF59 SYH is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc 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 SYH, 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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AF59 SYH is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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