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AK59 JCU

2009 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

310,584 mi
Last recorded310,584 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 JCU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 310,584 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn b/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 296,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 296,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 284,086 miles

Rear axel bush slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2021 265,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axel bush slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2021 253,083 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 234,150 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 220,738 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 205,909 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 190,293 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 172,925 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 147,796 miles

front wipers deterioted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 123,012 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,199 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,055 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,026 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 62,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,681 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,106 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,901 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 JCU is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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