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AP09 AAU

2009 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,277 mi
Last recorded90,277 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 AAU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 90,277 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 193,334 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 193,291 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 170,695 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 308,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 293,561 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 277,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 261,071 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 260,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease no visible cut to boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 232,222 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 212,653 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 212,650 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 200,453 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 177,702 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 156,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 125,930 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,451 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,353 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2013 46,094 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 32,564 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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AP09 AAU is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric 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 AP09 AAU, 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 AAU is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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