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MK10 NVL

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

234,898 mi
Last recorded234,898 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 NVL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 234,898 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 234,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 234,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 215,526 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 215,526 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 187,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 159,354 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 158,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 123,231 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 112,349 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 106,672 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 106,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,808 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 103,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,764 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 100,764 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,850 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,683 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,882 miles

Nail in Offside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,365 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,463 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,773 miles

Cut in Nearside Front Tyre Wall

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 64,773 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Cut in Nearside Front Tyre Wall

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,682 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,187 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 NVL 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 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 MK10 NVL, 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 NVL is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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