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AU09 WYS

2009 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,216 mi
Last recorded68,216 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 WYS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 68,216 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 68,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 64,680 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 61,563 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 56,812 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,024 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,921 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,497 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 46,497 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,881 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 41,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,207 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 37,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 32,962 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,650 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,664 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,579 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges 4mm (195/55/16)

front brake pads wearing low 80%

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and has a few cuts in tread

offside rear tyre has a screw in tread not repairable have marked in yellow

Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,516 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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AU09 WYS is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU09 WYS, 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 AU09 WYS registered?

AU09 WYS is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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