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MK10 VTF

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

291,493 mi
Last recorded291,493 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 VTF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 291,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2026 291,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 270,909 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 270,909 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 254,337 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 248,865 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 248,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2022 237,370 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 237,370 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 230,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 220,254 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 205,268 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 192,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 191,176 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2018 176,019 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 176,019 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 160,684 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 148,725 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 135,735 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2017 133,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 113,436 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,897 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 96,065 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 96,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 88,372 miles

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

Offside Rear nail on

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,793 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 VTF is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2010 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 109,942 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MK10 VTF, 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 VTF is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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