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AP09 HKZ

2009 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

268,427 mi
Last recorded268,427 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 HKZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 268,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 259,593 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 254,941 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 254,941 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 251,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 May 2022 245,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 235,777 miles

Parking brake anti-slip rubber missing.

Rear wiper rubber perished.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 229,159 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 229,142 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear REAR AXEL CORRODED IN AXEL MOUNT AREA

Fail 30 Nov 2020 229,142 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear REAR AXEL CORRODED IN AXEL MOUNT AREA

Pass 23 May 2019 193,467 miles

Offside Rear METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 28 May 2018 155,054 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 154,367 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 152,715 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 117,889 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 117,865 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2017 117,442 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 109,436 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,575 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 101,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 75,563 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,563 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,392 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 HKZ is a 2009 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HKZ, 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 HKZ is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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