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MJ59 YHM

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

178,498 mi
Last recorded178,498 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 YHM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 178,498 miles

Central Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 173,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 168,979 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 168,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 164,371 miles

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights HEADLIGHT GOT WATER INSIDE NEED TO REPLACE ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 158,750 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 158,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 154,920 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 151,592 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 146,818 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 138,127 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 129,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 129,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,208 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

Fail 26 Jan 2018 125,208 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2017 122,814 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 122,792 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 115,214 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,345 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,824 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 98,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 94,124 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,366 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 76,459 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,415 miles

Cut in N.SF tyre wall.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,304 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 49,304 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management on

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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MJ59 YHM is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 MJ59 YHM, 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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MJ59 YHM is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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