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AV59 YHY

2009 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

300,313 mi
Last recorded300,313 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YHY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 300,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 271,475 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 248,059 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 248,056 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 220,394 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 213,556 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 211,529 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 211,529 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 203,491 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 188,928 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 187,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 174,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 174,111 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 147,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads worn close to the legal limit (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2016 147,905 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete Brake pedal rubber worn through to the metal base (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working N/S Front sidelight bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low N/S Headlamp aim too low - Adjusted at station (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low O/S Headlamp aim too low - Adjusted at station (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads worn close to the legal limit (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Has a sat nav holder attached to windscreen - removed at station (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 141,270 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 141,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 126,276 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 110,174 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 110,174 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 96,398 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 85,330 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 85,330 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,267 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 75,267 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,962 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,314 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 21,605 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 YHY is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AV59 YHY, 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 YHY is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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