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FV59 NKX

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,650 mi
Last recorded172,650 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 172,650 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp lens defective(cracked covered with tape). (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 172,640 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp lens defective(cracked covered with tape). (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 167,832 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 167,802 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 164,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 159,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 159,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 151,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 151,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 141,401 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 139,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper and bonnet (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 139,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 124,959 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2019 118,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 116,230 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 108,915 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,923 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,446 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,421 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 79,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,218 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 75,123 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2015 61,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,733 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,574 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,883 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 NKX is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 NKX, 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 NKX is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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