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HK59 VLM

2010 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

329,298 mi
Last recorded329,298 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK59 VLM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 329,298 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 297,052 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2025 297,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2024 268,312 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2023 240,503 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 240,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 229,914 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 215,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY almost too excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY almost too excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking VERY almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 188,623 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 171,267 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips - swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - cracking/splitting in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 155,427 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 145,081 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 121,379 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Rear Both rear axle bushes split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 121,379 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Rear Both rear axle bushes split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 111,694 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 102,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 90,282 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 87,709 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer raised tread edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 69,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

Offside rear tyre 2mm on edges of tyre tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,740 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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HK59 VLM is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HK59 VLM, 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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HK59 VLM is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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