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GL59 XSM

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

286,129 mi
Last recorded286,129 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 XSM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 286,129 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 274,902 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 274,902 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 269,430 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 262,664 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 253,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 253,585 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened front both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 241,939 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 193,905 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 193,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 188,709 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 186,410 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 186,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 183,301 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 180,508 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 180,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 177,303 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 160,313 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 138,631 miles

offside front shock misting with oil

Pass 9 Dec 2016 121,748 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 101,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

anti roll bar bushes deteriorated/worn

Fail 3 Jun 2016 101,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

anti roll bar bushes deteriorated/worn

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,237 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,300 miles

rear brake pads low (border line pass)

rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 4 Jun 2015 66,300 miles

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

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

rear brake pads low (border line pass)

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2014 52,342 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,449 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 36,446 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 33,726 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 21,091 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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GL59 XSM is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GL59 XSM, 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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GL59 XSM is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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