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FV59 HZE

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests42 (28 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

440,288 mi
Last recorded440,288 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 HZE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

28 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 440,288 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 424,442 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 407,252 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 394,199 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2024 382,493 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 382,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2023 368,130 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 368,113 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2023 357,257 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 356,364 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 340,229 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 321,635 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 321,635 miles

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))

Fail 13 May 2022 318,499 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 305,052 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 303,771 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2021 289,223 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 288,645 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 280,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 270,676 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 268,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 257,113 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 257,077 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 241,053 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 235,287 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 235,285 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 226,533 miles

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 226,510 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 22,437 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 224,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 200,412 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 200,409 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 175,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 155,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 142,326 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 118,359 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,090 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 89,724 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,008 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2013 80,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,691 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 56,690 miles

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)

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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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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