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BD09 YKU

2009 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

250,938 mi
Last recorded250,938 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 YKU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 250,938 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 250,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle WHEEL ARCH TO SECURE (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 250,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

front wiper not working all speed

Pass 19 Feb 2021 237,711 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 217,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 201,893 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 191,845 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 173,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 158,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 137,411 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 124,404 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 124,404 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,893 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 99,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,964 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 85,964 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,024 miles

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

front and rear number plates delaminated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,935 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,602 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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BD09 YKU is a 2009 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD09 YKU, 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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BD09 YKU is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 August 2009.

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