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LP59 AEM

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

277,995 mi
Last recorded277,995 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 AEM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 277,995 miles

rear axle corroded not weakened

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 274,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 270,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 268,473 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 263,849 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 240,189 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 209,062 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 209,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 199,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 199,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 185,183 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 185,183 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 164,023 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 164,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 152,458 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 142,849 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 140,734 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 140,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 116,349 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 116,349 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 99,220 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 133,641 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,777 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres waering low

Fail 30 Jan 2014 57,777 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres waering low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,070 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 51,070 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LP59 AEM is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LP59 AEM, 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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LP59 AEM is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 February 2010.

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