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LP59 BZJ

2010 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

363,047 mi
Last recorded363,047 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 BZJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 363,047 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 362,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

osf shock absorber

osrtyre out of shape

Pass 6 May 2026 351,058 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 351,045 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2025 277,601 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 276,800 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 259,824 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 256,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working in mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 256,294 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 242,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 231,126 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 231,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 218,480 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 218,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 207,535 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 192,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 175,586 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind nsr brake

Pass 26 Aug 2021 158,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 139,078 miles

condensation both headlamps

Pass 21 Aug 2020 124,089 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2020 112,358 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 112,308 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,892 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 97,891 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 97,718 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,589 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 92,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,159 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,865 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 81,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ns side outer sil damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,278 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,381 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,029 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,571 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,001 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,233 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage but not down to the cords

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage but not down to the cords

Pass 4 Dec 2012 24,268 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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LP59 BZJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BZJ, 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 BZJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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