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AV59 LXR

2009 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

212,940 mi
Last recorded212,940 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 LXR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 212,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body and components all coated in sealant

Pass 2 Dec 2024 176,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 137,287 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 126,265 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps cloudy/hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 119,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 119,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 113,621 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 107,355 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 107,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 94,752 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 82,388 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,814 miles

Slight Play in Steering Intermediate Shaft

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,173 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,808 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 34,544 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,942 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 LXR is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LXR, 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 AV59 LXR registered?

AV59 LXR is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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