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M3 FSL

2010 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

257,702 mi
Last recorded257,702 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FSL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 257,702 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 257,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 248,489 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 239,760 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 31 Jan 2024 239,727 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2023 239,075 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2021 233,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 217,941 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 203,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 192,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 184,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 178,542 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 172,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 172,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 148,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 105,206 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,125 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 88,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 88,080 miles

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

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

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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M3 FSL is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M3 FSL, 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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M3 FSL is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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