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AK59 CHO

2009 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,397 mi
Last recorded174,397 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 CHO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 174,397 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 174,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 155,314 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 146,639 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 137,239 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 137,239 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing both (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 129,121 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 120,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle and components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 112,152 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub and components corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub and components corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and components corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 112,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub and components corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub and components corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and components corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,799 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 102,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 100,113 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 100,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working blades do not return when turned off (3.4 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,725 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,157 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 213,861 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 213,861 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 201,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 201,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 187,565 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 187,038 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 177,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 177,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 162,387 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 162,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 151,612 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 151,612 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 137,020 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 114,690 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 112,726 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 81,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,758 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front inner tyre wall split but not quite to cords

offside rear tyre stepping

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 CHO is a 2009 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CHO, 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 CHO is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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