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BG59 WEC

2010 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

259,293 mi
Last recorded259,293 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 WEC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 259,293 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 250,119 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 250,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe near the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 242,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 239,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 234,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 234,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 216,824 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn lower uj joint (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 216,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misting inside (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 205,359 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside front dip beam pattern weak

Parking brake only just met requirement's

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2020 205,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamp melted cannot fit new bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake only just met requirement's

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 195,354 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front body and headlight slightly damaged

Parking brake only just met requirements

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2019 172,478 miles

Nearside Rear inner sills slight corrosion

Offside Rear inner sills slight corrosion

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2019 172,478 miles

Nearside Rear inner sills slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear inner sills slight corrosion

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 157,634 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 148,035 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre's starting to wear on edges

minimal handbrake reserve travel remaining

Fail 10 Sep 2018 147,996 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front drop- link boot perishing

Tyre's starting to wear on edges

minimal handbrake reserve travel remaining

Pass 28 Jun 2018 140,560 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch loose

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

Front droplink boots cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

steering column sml amount of play

Pass 27 Dec 2017 120,246 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 120,239 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall and has a nail (4.1.D.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 119,511 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 118,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 117,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/4 mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions exempt,hybrid electric.

under trays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,863 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 95,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,186 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 61,270 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,441 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,670 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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BG59 WEC is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2010 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 109,942 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 BG59 WEC, 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 16 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG59 WEC is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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