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AJ09 FCV

2009 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,082 mi
Last recorded176,082 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FCV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 176,082 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 176,082 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 175,270 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 174,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 173,164 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 173,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,421 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 167,421 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 154,852 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 138,838 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 131,981 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 131,981 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 130,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 121,001 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 113,604 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 103,034 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,631 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear seat folded at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,162 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 13,238 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 9,821 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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AJ09 FCV is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ09 FCV, 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 AJ09 FCV registered?

AJ09 FCV is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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