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AP09 AAO

2009 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,460 mi
Last recorded116,460 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 AAO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 116,460 miles

Front crossmember/radiator support damaged.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 113,948 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 113,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 112,083 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 110,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to flexible section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 110,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to flexible section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 108,570 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 102,953 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 101,749 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 99,495 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 96,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

items removed from view prior to test

Pass 11 May 2015 92,903 miles

Engine oil level low

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,050 miles

n/s & o/s/r seatbelts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,232 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 50,232 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AP09 AAO is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP09 AAO, 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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AP09 AAO is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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