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AK56 BEZ

2009 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,666 mi
Last recorded99,666 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BEZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 99,666 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 91,547 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 86,302 miles

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

axle beam corroded

front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 24 Jan 2024 86,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

axle beam corroded

front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 23 Jan 2023 83,593 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2023 83,589 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,353 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,720 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,731 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,081 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,187 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,208 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 44,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,643 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 24,230 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,861 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 23,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,152 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 17,998 miles

Both N/S tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls more so N/S/F

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 13,791 miles

Dog liner removed to inspect rear seat belts

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 9,497 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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AK56 BEZ is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AK56 BEZ, 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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AK56 BEZ is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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