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MM59 CLJ

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

243,897 mi
Last recorded243,897 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM59 CLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 243,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 229,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 229,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 216,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 216,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 201,101 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 201,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 179,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 173,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 160,393 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 145,793 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 145,258 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 131,657 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 131,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 117,702 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 117,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 102,012 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 102,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,203 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

f and rear brake pads dics slight worn

Pass 9 Dec 2016 69,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 67,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 67,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 48,391 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 48,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,313 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,409 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 35,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f aim adjusted.

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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MM59 CLJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MM59 CLJ, 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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MM59 CLJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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