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LM59 VPR

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

252,037 mi
Last recorded252,037 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 VPR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 252,037 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 247,081 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 241,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 235,098 miles

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

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

Offside washer jet not working well

Pass 20 Oct 2021 228,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 220,803 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 279,532 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 279,532 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 259,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 241,336 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 222,689 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 222,689 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 204,260 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 190,512 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 190,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 172,608 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 172,596 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 151,248 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 135,113 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 135,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 119,941 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,480 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 86,933 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 86,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 86,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,892 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,879 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,026 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,919 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 8,746 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 3,452 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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LM59 VPR is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 LM59 VPR, 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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LM59 VPR is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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