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AF59 SZE

2009 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,087 mi
Last recorded93,087 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 SZE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 93,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 93,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 91,239 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 88,378 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 85,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,668 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 75,545 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,096 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 70,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,385 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 63,385 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,495 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 38,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,243 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,737 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 SZE is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc other 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 AF59 SZE, 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 SZE is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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