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FV59 LKJ

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,151 mi
Last recorded164,151 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 LKJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 164,151 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 164,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 154,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre low 3mm

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 144,615 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 144,611 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 136,634 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 136,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too high and kick up too right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too high and kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 126,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 118,392 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 111,594 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 105,734 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 99,715 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 99,715 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,766 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked inside wall

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,807 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,702 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 36,884 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2014 36,874 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,474 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 35,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,569 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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FV59 LKJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LKJ, 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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What year was FV59 LKJ registered?

FV59 LKJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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