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AU59 SYP

2009 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,081 mi
Last recorded107,081 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 SYP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 107,081 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 4 Sep 2024 98,734 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 5 Sep 2022 86,416 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 6 Sep 2021 79,647 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,465 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight pershing cracks

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,009 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 63,337 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight pershing cracks

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,309 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre slight pershing cracks

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the park break 16% (3.1.6b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 5 Sep 2017 59,309 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre slight pershing cracks

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the park break 16% (3.1.6b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,127 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 5 Sep 2016 55,127 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,352 miles

Rear hand break leaver min travel left

hand break just pass

top of the engine cover and under the engine cover

Fail 28 Aug 2014 48,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edge and getting low to 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,431 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edge and getting low to 3mm

Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,266 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,782 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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AU59 SYP is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU59 SYP, 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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AU59 SYP is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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