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AY09 YHU

2009 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,061 mi
Last recorded74,061 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YHU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 74,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 74,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 67,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 65,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 58,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,556 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread just above 2mm

Pass 7 Feb 2020 37,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,158 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 29,724 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 25,948 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,932 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,079 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,215 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 11,333 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 YHU is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YHU, 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 AY09 YHU registered?

AY09 YHU is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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