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AF59 SYJ

2009 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,118 mi
Last recorded147,118 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 SYJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 147,118 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 147,118 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 137,411 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 133,767 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 126,823 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 119,422 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 114,989 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 109,514 miles

Front number plate delaminated

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 2 Aug 2018 101,624 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket on centre section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,640 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,723 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,037 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,945 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,266 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 SYJ is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AF59 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

AF59 SYJ is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AF59 SYJ safe to buy?

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