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AV59 YHJ

2009 Toyota Prius

White Electric 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

259,008 mi
Last recorded259,008 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YHJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 259,008 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 257,903 miles

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

Slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 235,415 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 224,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 208,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 19 Apr 2018 192,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 181,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 181,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 167,158 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 154,336 miles

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 154,336 miles

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

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 146,217 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 133,338 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 133,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,175 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 109,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 58,463 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,865 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,501 miles

Cut in both nearside front and nearside rear inner side walls

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YHJ is a 2009 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

AV59 YHJ is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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