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EF59 XTC

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

243,259 mi
Last recorded243,259 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 XTC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 243,259 miles

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 224,638 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 222,856 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 220,603 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 218,426 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 209,993 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 195,875 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 194,737 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 18,357 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 18,357 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 170,092 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 161,239 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 161,239 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 151,845 miles

eml on

Fail 5 Feb 2018 151,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

eml on

Pass 23 Nov 2017 145,172 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 145,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 129,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 115,725 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 115,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 96,893 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 80,084 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 79,184 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,013 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 64,013 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,230 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 52,230 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,034 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall cords not exposed

Fail 30 Jan 2013 37,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall cords not exposed

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 XTC is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XTC, 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 XTC is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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