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EA10 VHM

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

302,636 mi
Last recorded302,636 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 VHM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 302,636 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 302,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 270,167 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2024 237,813 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 237,813 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 208,056 miles

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

Offside Front damaged but has no sharp edges

Fail 14 Aug 2023 208,056 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front damaged but has no sharp edges

Pass 28 Jul 2022 189,310 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 179,621 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 179,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 162,196 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 155,048 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2019 144,607 miles

Emissions not registered, Hybrid Clean

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 144,602 miles

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

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

Emissions not registered, Hybrid Clean

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 132,495 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 132,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 122,579 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 122,579 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,768 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 104,361 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,054 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,048 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 86,090 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 86,090 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,317 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 64,317 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 53,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,618 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 53,590 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,486 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 42,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 33,566 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2013 19,351 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 6,678 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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EA10 VHM is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 EA10 VHM, 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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EA10 VHM is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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