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MK10 ESU

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

299,714 mi
Last recorded299,714 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 ESU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 299,714 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 283,499 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 263,002 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 263,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 243,122 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 220,360 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 199,128 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 194,621 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 186,528 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 186,528 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 178,162 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 176,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 176,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 169,512 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 157,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2015 144,642 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 134,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 120,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 120,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 106,369 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 106,369 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,714 miles

Offside front tyres outer wall is damaged but not considered excessive .

Fail 9 Sep 2013 85,714 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyres outer wall is damaged but not considered excessive .

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,215 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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MK10 ESU is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK10 ESU, 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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MK10 ESU is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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