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AU59 UUT

2009 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,477 mi
Last recorded86,477 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 UUT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 86,477 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

near side front and off side front shock absorber dust cover boots split

Pass 9 Oct 2024 78,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side front and off side front shock absorber dust covers split into pieces

Fail 9 Oct 2024 78,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side front and off side front shock absorber dust covers split into pieces

Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,426 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 67,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 60,632 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 56,467 miles

Numerous plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Off side front screen washer not working but near side washer supplies sufficient washer fluid.

Rear screen washer not working

Pass 3 Oct 2019 50,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,467 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2017 37,985 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,517 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 32,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,345 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 17,585 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

both front wipers split

Pass 21 Oct 2013 7,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 5,980 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 UUT is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 UUT, 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 UUT is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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