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AP09 DYB

2009 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

434,561 mi
Last recorded434,561 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 DYB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 434,561 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 434,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 423,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front front bumper slight damage

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near the fuel tank ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive under the gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 27 Nov 2023 403,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 385,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 385,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 371,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 371,157 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 18 May 2021 352,252 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 339,875 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 330,409 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 330,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 319,206 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 319,206 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 293,194 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 292,437 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 277,140 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 276,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 245,772 miles

EML iluminated

Fail 14 May 2018 245,772 miles

EML iluminated

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2017 219,031 miles

EML iluminated

Pass 16 May 2017 189,291 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 170,230 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 170,230 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 149,115 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 127,625 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 127,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 104,656 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 104,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,965 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,538 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,247 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 48,217 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,885 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 DYB is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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