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AU59 USV

2009 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,203 mi
Last recorded189,203 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 USV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 189,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers perished but not leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers perished but not leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2026 189,203 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers perished but not leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers perished but not leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2025 182,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom covers splitting but not losing grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom covers splitting but not losing grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 2 Aug 2024 173,486 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 159,924 miles

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

Rear parking brake travel on limit

Pass 5 Aug 2022 149,639 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve

Pass 6 Aug 2021 136,902 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Aug 2020 130,375 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 118,756 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2018 102,218 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 102,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 86,808 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 72,240 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 57,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,971 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,205 miles

nearside front tyre kerbing strip deep damage

Fail 9 Aug 2012 16,303 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,303 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 USV is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 AU59 USV, 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 USV is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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