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2010 Toyota Prius
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440,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% malfunctioning (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)
eml light on
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
n/s door mirror damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s door mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FV59 HZE is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FV59 HZE, 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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FV59 HZE is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 January 2010.
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