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AK59 BWL

2009 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,626 mi
Last recorded152,626 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 152,626 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 148,031 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 142,427 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 142,321 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 135,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 130,074 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 122,746 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 117,538 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 117,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 117,524 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 111,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 102,525 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,898 miles

noise from offside rear brakes

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,551 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 54,006 miles

small cut o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Sep 2013 54,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

small cut o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2012 37,129 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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AK59 BWL is a 2009 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AK59 BWL, 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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AK59 BWL is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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