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GY59 XEL

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

311,623 mi
Last recorded311,623 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 XEL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 311,623 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings /inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 311,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect full of water and lens condition poor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 308,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Has a lot of travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both o/s and N?S axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 308,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Has a lot of travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both o/s and N?S axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 301,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 301,708 miles

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

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

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 296,255 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 296,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 283,154 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 283,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 273,320 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 244,489 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 244,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 230,608 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 217,165 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 199,910 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 181,193 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2018 180,960 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 176,625 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 155,759 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 134,155 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust bracket insecure

exhaust backbox heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2014 105,888 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,965 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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GY59 XEL is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GY59 XEL, 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 XEL is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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