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AU59 UUZ

2009 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,094 mi
Last recorded148,094 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 148,094 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security end under vehicle both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 147,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 147,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 140,806 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 140,806 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 133,065 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle / Sills / Suspension areas all starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 133,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle / Sills / Suspension areas all starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 124,973 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,782 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 111,602 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 101,214 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 101,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear on the inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,734 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 82,577 miles

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

both front tyres have deep cuts on the inner side walls close to the cords

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,421 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 47,564 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on the tread shoulders and perished

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,030 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 UUZ is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UUZ, 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 AU59 UUZ registered?

AU59 UUZ is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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