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AO59 AVW

2009 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,546 mi
Last recorded200,546 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 AVW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 200,546 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 195,576 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 187,920 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 181,429 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 177,630 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 174,697 miles

Offside damage to bottom of screen

advise both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 165,159 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 149,010 miles

damage to front screen but affecting the view to road

Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,456 miles

damage to front windscreen in zone a at bottom, advise to be changed soon.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 129,456 miles

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

damage to front windscreen in zone a at bottom, advise to be changed soon.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,340 miles

advise rear pads low and discs corroded

nsf wiper blade just starting to split

osf,nsr tyres low advise done soon

Fail 13 Sep 2016 113,340 miles

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

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

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

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

advise rear pads low and discs corroded

nsf wiper blade just starting to split

osf,nsr tyres low advise done soon

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,153 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 99,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,981 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,981 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,804 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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AO59 AVW is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO59 AVW, 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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AO59 AVW is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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