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DFZ 1290

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,100 mi
Last recorded157,100 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 1290
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 157,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 149,330 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 142,883 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 139,283 miles

Front brake disc lipped

Pass 14 Dec 2021 136,240 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 131,278 miles

Nearside Front headlight has condensation inside lens

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 131,278 miles

Nearside Front headlight has condensation inside lens

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 117,633 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 106,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 96,797 miles

Front Brake disc's are slightly lipped.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 96,797 miles

Front Brake disc's are slightly lipped.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,675 miles

engine oil is low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 70,905 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cut(no cords or ply exposed time of test)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,974 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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DFZ 1290 is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DFZ 1290, 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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What year was DFZ 1290 registered?

DFZ 1290 is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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The MOT history for DFZ 1290 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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