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FV59 NKJ

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

256,856 mi
Last recorded256,856 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 NKJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 256,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 256,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 231,884 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 231,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 218,059 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under the vehicle is getting corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 211,908 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 205,212 miles

Rear Inner brake back plate getting corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 197,520 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 190,656 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 183,729 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 183,713 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 177,395 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 177,037 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 164,655 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 146,680 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 129,229 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 129,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 111,013 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 111,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 91,317 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,215 miles

Front brake pads look worn

rear brake disc and pads look worn

Fail 17 Aug 2016 71,215 miles

Front brake pads look worn

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

rear brake disc and pads look worn

Pass 17 Aug 2015 69,291 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 54,859 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,095 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,913 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 NKJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FV59 NKJ, 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 NKJ registered?

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

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