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AK59 CHD

2009 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests39 (27 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

531,654 mi
Last recorded531,654 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 CHD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

27 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 531,654 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 531,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2026 510,796 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 487,777 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 487,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 466,464 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 449,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 430,733 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 430,203 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 406,770 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2023 406,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2023 381,355 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 356,232 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 356,231 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 335,816 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 335,694 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both headlights have led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 312,018 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2021 290,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 271,018 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 252,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 252,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 228,847 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 206,322 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 205,996 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lowers and n/s/f upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 183,101 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 160,835 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 160,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation inside lamp unit (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 144,668 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 144,668 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 121,560 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,380 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 53,132 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2014 48,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside wiper split, Not affecting the view to the front.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 48,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside wiper split, Not affecting the view to the front.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2012 35,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2012 35,211 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 CHD is a 2009 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AK59 CHD, 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 CHD is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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