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GJ10 VGR

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

360,864 mi
Last recorded360,864 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 VGR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 360,864 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 360,864 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 322,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 322,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 298,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 233,347 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 233,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 229,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 187,561 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 187,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 180,551 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 175,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,517 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 174,842 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 174,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 169,409 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 158,041 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 158,041 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 148,875 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 136,715 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 136,715 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 120,047 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 120,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,992 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,625 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 98,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 93,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,977 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,924 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GJ10 VGR is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GJ10 VGR, 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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GJ10 VGR is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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