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AP09 CJZ

2009 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,588 mi
Last recorded149,588 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 CJZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 149,588 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 149,580 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle due to poor condition brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 140,484 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 140,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 133,885 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 122,209 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 113,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 100,658 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 100,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,188 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 94,188 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,507 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 83,507 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,693 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 56,955 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,404 miles

all tyres worn/wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 24,439 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 CJZ is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP09 CJZ, 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 CJZ is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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