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AP09 DXM

2009 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,688 mi
Last recorded155,688 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 DXM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 155,688 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 147,238 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 138,822 miles

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

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

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 129,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,877 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipping (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted and lipping (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 119,876 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed also on 1.6 mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipping (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted and lipping (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 111,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 96,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,326 miles

O/S rear tyre uneven worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,354 miles

Both front tyres worn at inner edge and on the legal limit

O/S rear tyre uneven worn at inner edge(flat spot)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs slight rusted (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs pitted and rusted (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs pitted and rusted (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,012 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,198 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 24,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,041 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 DXM is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP09 DXM, 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 DXM is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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