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AP09 DXU

2009 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,781 mi
Last recorded168,781 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 168,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 150,166 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 128,852 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 128,852 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 111,678 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 109,787 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,025 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 89,002 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 89,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,310 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,110 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 76,110 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,248 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,502 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,502 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,006 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,649 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 DXU is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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