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AP09 GVG

2009 Toyota Prius

White Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

308,211 mi
Last recorded308,211 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 GVG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 308,211 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 284,440 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 275,063 miles

Front headlamps misty

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear service brake just met requirements

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 3 Jan 2023 250,745 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 250,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working fault with wipers cause wipers to block drivers view when turned off (3.4 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 226,274 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 214,477 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 209,907 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 207,901 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 207,901 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 204,798 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 201,796 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 201,796 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 198,781 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 198,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 197,009 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 197,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 181,249 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 146,937 miles

Both rear tyres worn and mis-shaped.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Knock heard on steering from intermediate shaft uj.

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 146,937 miles

Both rear tyres worn and mis-shaped.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Knock heard on steering from intermediate shaft uj.

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 121,976 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 121,976 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,162 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 GVG is a 2009 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GVG, 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 GVG is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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