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AO59 USZ

2009 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

269,301 mi
Last recorded269,301 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 USZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 269,301 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 254,104 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 228,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 207,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread depth limit - replace tyre asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 184,893 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 165,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 145,875 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 145,855 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s/f tyre is odd one out (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed through small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn down (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 122,724 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 101,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 100,785 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,135 miles

NSF outer tyre sidewall damaged

Various body damage

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 98,135 miles

NSF outer tyre sidewall damaged

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

Various body damage

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,521 miles

Nearside Rear cut to tread,

Fail 21 Nov 2017 72,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear cut to tread,

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,731 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 63,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is Starting to Lose its Shape

Fail 3 Nov 2015 53,789 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre is Starting to Lose its Shape

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 45,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,780 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 37,274 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,274 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,706 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 29,706 miles

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

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 USZ is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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