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GU59 TFV

2010 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,611 mi
Last recorded88,611 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 TFV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 88,611 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 84,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,019 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 79,018 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 73,557 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 67,266 miles

Front Both front shock absorber dust covers split open (not testable item)

Front slight play in a universal joint lower steering column

Nearside Front Indicator side repeater lens broken/cracked but secure

Offside Front Minute play in either inner tie rod ball joint or its due to slight play found in lower steering column universal joint. Or both

Offside Front Washer jet low pressure but providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2021 62,258 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 56,303 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 48,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall perished

Steering column lower universal joint has slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2018 40,343 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres badly worn on edges

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 40,315 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres badly worn on edges

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 32,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake squeaking

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

Steering knocking

Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,903 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 17,275 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 13,215 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 10,538 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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GU59 TFV is a 2010 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU59 TFV, 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 GU59 TFV registered?

GU59 TFV is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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