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AP09 FJZ

2009 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

217,196 mi
Last recorded217,196 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 217,196 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 210,378 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

age related corrosion chassis,brakes and suspension.

Pass 21 Aug 2023 203,236 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 195,406 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 195,406 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 175,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 148,934 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 121,667 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,843 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in edge of tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,197 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 38,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 31,654 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,722 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 FJZ is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FJZ, 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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What year was AP09 FJZ registered?

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

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