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FD59 LAE

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

259,774 mi
Last recorded259,774 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 LAE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 259,774 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 259,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 256,265 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 254,384 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 252,124 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 249,795 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 246,118 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 246,118 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 236,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2020 235,795 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2020 229,694 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 229,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 222,830 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2019 211,461 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2018 199,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 186,990 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 186,734 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 170,798 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 170,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 150,350 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 132,989 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 112,099 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,633 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 78,717 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,686 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 78,686 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,567 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,772 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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FD59 LAE is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD59 LAE, 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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FD59 LAE is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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