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LO10 VYN

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

284,932 mi
Last recorded284,932 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO10 VYN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 284,932 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 284,932 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 283,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake pedal has abit of travel but working satisfactory

Fail 11 Feb 2025 283,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake pedal has abit of travel but working satisfactory

Pass 15 Dec 2023 279,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 277,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 277,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 277,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 276,795 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm or steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 279,199 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 270,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and park brake (1.2.1 (c))

very little reserve travel - park brake lever

Fail 7 Oct 2020 270,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush - deteriorated/split too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK-END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever/pedal - no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner 3/4 and badly out of shape - 215/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges - 215/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - close too limit centre 3/4 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close too limit - 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 248,926 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 234,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lamp has condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output has condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 219,966 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 218,365 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 200,091 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 182,540 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 165,577 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 165,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 146,176 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 129,520 miles

different size tyres fitted to the front axle as oppose to the rear axle

nail in offside rear tyre

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2015 129,520 miles

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

different size tyres fitted to the front axle as oppose to the rear axle

nail in offside rear tyre

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 110,342 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 95,349 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,430 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,815 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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LO10 VYN is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VYN, 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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LO10 VYN is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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