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AV59 YZC

2009 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,729 mi
Last recorded206,729 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YZC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 206,729 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 193,230 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEAD LAMP`S DETERIOATED . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 179,334 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 165,202 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 153,147 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 153,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 143,937 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 131,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat sheild loose

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2018 116,985 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))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 116,985 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,166 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.69mm on outer part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.70mm on outer part of the tread and has a cut in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,934 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 72,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 56,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,144 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 42,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,111 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 YZC is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

AV59 YZC is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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The MOT history for AV59 YZC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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