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AO09 ZZM

2009 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

228,292 mi
Last recorded228,292 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ZZM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2025 228,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill and undercovers fitted obscuring components and prescribed areas

Pass 29 Aug 2024 217,393 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2023 210,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 197,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 197,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 179,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 162,388 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 142,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 132,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 125,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 124,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 117,394 miles

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

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

emission not tested

Pass 24 Jul 2018 101,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,850 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,409 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,984 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 65,984 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,957 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,461 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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AO09 ZZM is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO09 ZZM, 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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AO09 ZZM is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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