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AY09 YHG

2009 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

209,868 mi
Last recorded209,868 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YHG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 209,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear under the vehicle surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2024 207,426 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 203,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 190,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 183,867 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 179,374 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 174,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 157,216 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 143,563 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 129,287 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 129,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 121,056 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 121,056 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Both side (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,763 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,466 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 93,988 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 83,441 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,096 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 69,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,843 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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AY09 YHG is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AY09 YHG, 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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AY09 YHG is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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