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AV59 GKG

2009 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

229,188 mi
Last recorded229,188 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 GKG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 229,188 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 223,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear BUMPER DAMAGE BUT NOT SHARP EDGE

Pass 6 Oct 2021 216,468 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 211,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 211,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 182,972 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 182,633 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 182,614 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 182,603 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 182,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 175,837 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 175,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 166,491 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 166,491 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 159,666 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 142,444 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 139,805 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 118,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,661 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 87,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 152,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and dics worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 142,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 133,507 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 106,658 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 102,297 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,483 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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AV59 GKG is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 AV59 GKG, 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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AV59 GKG is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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