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AV09 EGJ

2009 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,034 mi
Last recorded144,034 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 EGJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 144,034 miles

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

corrosion all under side

Fail 1 Mar 2025 144,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

corrosion all under side

Pass 19 Feb 2024 136,085 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 136,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 126,889 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 126,889 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 115,240 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 107,325 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 103,656 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,430 miles

offside front tyre is worn to 3mm approximately, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,787 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,961 miles

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

No exhaust emissions detected

Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,874 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,719 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,346 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,000 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre tread

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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AV09 EGJ is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc 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 AV09 EGJ, 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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AV09 EGJ is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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