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LL59 VBJ

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

303,006 mi
Last recorded303,006 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 VBJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 303,006 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Inner vehicle body sills corroded both sides

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Underneath vehicle body corrosions

Pass 5 Apr 2025 301,880 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner vehicle body sills corroded both sides

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever/Pedal travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 301,076 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer bumper damage

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Outer All brake discs corrosions

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting areas on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Feb 2024 301,076 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer bumper damage

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Outer All brake discs corrosions

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting areas on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2023 301,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 294,744 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 287,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 266,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 266,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 252,089 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 236,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 227,087 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 227,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 210,242 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 192,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 181,012 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 181,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 176,605 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 176,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 143,262 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 143,262 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper cover corner (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing

Pass 10 Dec 2014 106,662 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 78,551 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jan 2013 63,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LL59 VBJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LL59 VBJ, 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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LL59 VBJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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