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EF59 MKP

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,655 mi
Last recorded240,655 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 MKP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 240,655 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both headlights misting

Pass 15 Dec 2023 215,003 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 214,968 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 187,502 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 160,698 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 160,689 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 133,581 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 113,995 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 113,995 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 113,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is nearing limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 112,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 110,842 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,647 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 108,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 108,640 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 106,819 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 106,818 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,912 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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EF59 MKP is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF59 MKP, 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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EF59 MKP is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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