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FY10 VSL

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,685 mi
Last recorded137,685 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 VSL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 137,685 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 137,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID/LED conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID/LED conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2026 137,419 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 137,419 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 118,040 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,500 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 106,482 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 95,371 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 92,265 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,461 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,926 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 76,883 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 76,883 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall has a cut

Fail 14 Aug 2018 69,003 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall has a cut

Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,803 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,943 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 43,075 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 43,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,074 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,264 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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FY10 VSL is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FY10 VSL, 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 FY10 VSL registered?

FY10 VSL is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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