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GV59 BAU

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

183,218 mi
Last recorded183,218 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 BAU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 183,218 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 183,218 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 178,995 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint both side

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 178,995 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint both side

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 169,561 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint both side

Fail 17 Jan 2024 169,561 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint both side

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 159,870 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 155,920 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 155,920 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 133,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,553 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 112,173 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,428 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 105,783 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 96,916 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 89,452 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 89,452 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 82,662 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,227 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 69,946 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 69,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,890 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 62,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 57,221 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,095 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 41,611 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,883 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 24,407 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 23,245 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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GV59 BAU is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 GV59 BAU, 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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GV59 BAU is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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