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GY59 VGF

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

278,015 mi
Last recorded278,015 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VGF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 278,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 268,113 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 268,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 253,494 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 245,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 238,691 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 238,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 232,279 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 221,179 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 221,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 208,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 192,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion underneath rear

Pass 12 Jun 2018 179,596 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut slightly throw the thread

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 179,596 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut slightly throw the thread

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 177,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2017 168,802 miles

Headlamp cloudy

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 159,020 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 159,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 150,301 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 134,482 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 117,410 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 97,198 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 67,208 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges but not exposing inner cords

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges but not exposing inner cords

Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 49,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,915 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GY59 VGF is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GY59 VGF, 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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GY59 VGF is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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