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LO10 VYJ

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

280,830 mi
Last recorded280,830 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO10 VYJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 280,830 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 264,421 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 264,208 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 260,222 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 240,339 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 223,924 miles

rear tyre tread depths starting to wear low

Pass 3 Mar 2020 211,216 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2019 195,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2019 195,336 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2019 179,807 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 179,807 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 164,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 164,932 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner joint excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 140,591 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 140,572 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 112,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,127 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 37,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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LO10 VYJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LO10 VYJ, 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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What year was LO10 VYJ registered?

LO10 VYJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 August 2010.

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