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AY59 YLH

2009 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

327,623 mi
Last recorded327,623 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YLH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 327,623 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 281,354 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 281,354 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 228,429 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 225,947 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 225,947 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 171,694 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 166,092 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 163,214 miles

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam

Pass 21 Dec 2021 162,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 159,901 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 159,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 157,676 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 143,111 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 131,789 miles

0il leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 120,533 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 120,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 114,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 105,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,537 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 102,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,782 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 99,030 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 87,713 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 87,713 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,018 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,899 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,169 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,845 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 43,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 29,343 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,472 miles

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

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

emissions too low to get a reading

rear tyres worn heavily on outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,922 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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AY59 YLH is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 AY59 YLH, 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 AY59 YLH registered?

AY59 YLH is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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