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AO59 CWY

2009 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

237,361 mi
Last recorded237,361 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 CWY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 237,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lens cover damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 229,313 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 228,780 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 225,162 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 225,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2022 221,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 221,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 218,100 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2020 214,404 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 201,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 188,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 176,937 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 161,886 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 150,838 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 136,406 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 123,944 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,401 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,629 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,070 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 CWY is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AO59 CWY, 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 CWY is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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