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AK59 JAO

2009 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

184,454 mi
Last recorded184,454 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 JAO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 184,454 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 184,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2026 164,350 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 145,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 130,571 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 284,420 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 284,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 267,882 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 267,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 249,864 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 234,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 220,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 206,088 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 192,621 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 177,778 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 161,927 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 134,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 98,087 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,448 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 60,448 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,839 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,599 miles

damage on front bumper

wear on brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2014 19,590 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,502 miles

both front tyres marked on inner sidewall, suspect they have been run flat

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JAO is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JAO, 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 JAO is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 September 2009.

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