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AM59 NKW

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

296,806 mi
Last recorded296,806 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 NKW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 296,806 miles

Nearside Rear Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jan 2024 296,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2023 288,752 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 x mounting bracket corroded / but not likely to become insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 274,581 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 274,581 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 264,963 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 255,132 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 255,132 miles

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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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AM59 NKW is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2010 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 109,942 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 AM59 NKW, 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 16 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM59 NKW is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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