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EJ59 MTE

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,579 mi
Last recorded87,579 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 MTE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 87,579 miles

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 3 Mar 2025 77,066 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 77,066 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,988 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 76,697 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 76,697 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 75,835 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,975 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking lever needs adjustment / repair.. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 69,554 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,554 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 63,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,274 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 59,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,734 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 45,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EJ59 MTE is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ59 MTE, 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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EJ59 MTE is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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