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AU59 TZH

2009 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,677 mi
Last recorded189,677 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 TZH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 189,677 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SILLS AND UNDERBODY CORRODED AND REAR AXEL

Pass 25 Oct 2024 162,828 miles

axle has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2024 162,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

axle has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2024 161,424 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 157,443 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 152,204 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 152,199 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 148,342 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 134,414 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 113,477 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,998 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 74,097 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 74,097 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2015 51,014 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,965 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 48,965 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,291 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 45,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

inner surface to front brake discs corroded.

very slight binding from rear brakes.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,082 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 37,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyre treads approx 3mm ( limit 1.6mm)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 TZH is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU59 TZH, 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 TZH is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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