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FD59 YTJ

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

313,875 mi
Last recorded313,875 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 YTJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 313,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 313,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible and miss read (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 299,298 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 274,924 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 252,552 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 252,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside front (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2022 233,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2022 233,538 miles

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no lights at rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack u/j (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 223,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Fail 13 Jan 2022 223,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 25 Jun 2021 208,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Hand brake effort low

Pass 13 Nov 2020 196,786 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 176,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 176,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 159,996 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 159,986 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 140,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 130,705 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,858 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,153 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 100,148 miles

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,771 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,033 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,808 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 54,223 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 54,223 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,481 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,226 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 39,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YTJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YTJ, 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 YTJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 February 2010.

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