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GV59 XXU

2010 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,047 mi
Last recorded118,047 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 XXU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 118,047 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 116,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2024 112,798 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 109,737 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 106,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 101,207 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 96,279 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 96,279 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 85,753 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,299 miles

both front tyres deteriorated but no cords showing

Fail 17 Jul 2018 78,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front tyres deteriorated but no cords showing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

surface cuts in both front tyres sidewalls

Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,096 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,223 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 XXU is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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