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FV10 ZFW

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

250,955 mi
Last recorded250,955 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 ZFW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 250,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 237,258 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 234,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 232,171 miles

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER /OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 219,412 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 219,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 209,336 miles

Central Center exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 5 Nov 2020 209,336 miles

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

Central Center exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 8 May 2019 185,262 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 185,002 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))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 164,479 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated knocking when wiggled (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 164,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated knocking when wiggled (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 144,602 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering universal joint has slight play

Pass 31 May 2016 120,588 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 98,244 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,230 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,984 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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FV10 ZFW is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV10 ZFW, 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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FV10 ZFW is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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