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DFZ 7859

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

287,692 mi
Last recorded287,692 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 7859
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 287,692 miles

suspension component and inner sills rusty and corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2024 284,099 miles

Offside park brake performance slightly low

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2023 275,091 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Sep 2023 274,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2022 267,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

park brake only just to standard and almost at full travel

Fail 16 Sep 2022 267,092 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

park brake only just to standard and almost at full travel

Pass 24 Sep 2021 264,214 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Both inner wheel arch missing

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 233,521 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 217,769 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

front both side inner wheel arch missing

Fail 25 Sep 2020 217,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

front both side inner wheel arch missing

Pass 15 Nov 2019 210,555 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 195,208 miles

Front both side wheel arch missing

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 187,963 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 184,820 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 184,820 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 175,562 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 175,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 168,725 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 160,902 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 7859 is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DFZ 7859, 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 7859 registered?

DFZ 7859 is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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