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ML59 JTY

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

289,532 mi
Last recorded289,532 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 JTY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 289,532 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 289,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 239,578 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 191,310 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 131,297 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 131,270 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid brake pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 130,107 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 112,107 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 109,908 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 109,016 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt missing middle (7.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,759 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 99,759 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 90,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 81,733 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 81,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 68,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 53,369 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 53,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 40,527 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,633 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 17,184 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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ML59 JTY is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ML59 JTY, 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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ML59 JTY is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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