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AP10 FAU

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

241,045 mi
Last recorded241,045 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 FAU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 241,045 miles

Offside Door mirror cover missing

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 241,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Door mirror cover missing

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 218,180 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2024 193,968 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 181,563 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 181,563 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 173,299 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 169,353 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 159,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 159,312 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 139,688 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 211,738 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,783 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 76,273 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,015 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,535 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,493 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,563 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,691 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 44,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,062 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 28,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 28,034 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,938 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 29,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AP10 FAU is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2010 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 109,942 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 AP10 FAU, 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 16 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP10 FAU is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 August 2010.

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