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AJ59 VYF

2009 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,460 mi
Last recorded80,460 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 VYF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 80,460 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 80,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 72,176 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 72,176 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 62,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 55,873 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,858 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,864 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 41,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 38,686 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,492 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 29,517 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 21,751 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 19,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

disability controls fitted for lights etc

Pass 27 Nov 2012 15,807 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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AJ59 VYF is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 AJ59 VYF, 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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AJ59 VYF is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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