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AF59 TGY

2009 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

439,762 mi
Last recorded439,762 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 TGY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 439,762 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 439,726 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged exposed cords in flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor can not be stowed away properly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 423,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front dip beam a little dim

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads thin,signs of heat on brake discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

knock felt on rocking the steering procedure

Pass 15 Apr 2025 414,049 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses both discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on(21% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 394,310 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in rack,recommend investigate cause ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 26,739 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs scored

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 TGY is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

AF59 TGY is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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