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AF59 SZJ

2009 Toyota Prius

White Other 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

319,530 mi
Last recorded319,530 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 SZJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 319,530 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 308,706 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 308,706 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 296,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 280,906 miles

slight oil leak evident, general surface corrossion under car at rear

slight play in front track rods

Fail 21 Mar 2023 280,906 miles

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

slight oil leak evident, general surface corrossion under car at rear

slight play in front track rods

Pass 31 Mar 2022 238,209 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 203,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 177,230 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2020 177,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 146,641 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 114,995 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 114,994 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,671 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,072 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 83,902 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,999 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 78,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,792 miles

Front and N/S/R tyres perished

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,496 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 SZJ is a 2009 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

AF59 SZJ is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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