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EF59 XUE

2010 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

364,420 mi
Last recorded364,420 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 XUE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 364,420 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 364,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 353,547 miles

long travel on park brake (pedal)

park brake effort low . close to minimum

Fail 3 Oct 2025 353,519 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 339,807 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 331,786 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 321,998 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame/suspension ,corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 321,994 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald,exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame/suspension ,corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 299,592 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes heavy corrosion ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion,especially nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 299,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind/squeal (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes heavy corrosion ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion,especially nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 277,351 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,070 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,619 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 XUE is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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