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BT59 OBY

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

314,731 mi
Last recorded314,731 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 OBY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 314,731 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 295,982 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 295,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 280,072 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 267,914 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 267,914 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 250,267 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 236,632 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 217,549 miles

worn front wipers.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 196,324 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 196,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 176,098 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 151,746 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 151,746 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 132,573 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 132,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 109,494 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 109,494 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 105,162 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 82,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 82,822 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,684 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 82,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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BT59 OBY is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BT59 OBY, 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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BT59 OBY is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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