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MT59 VTL

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,496 mi
Last recorded140,496 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 VTL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 140,496 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 132,486 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 132,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 123,460 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,697 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 116,697 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 110,011 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 110,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear panel damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 103,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear panel damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 94,524 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,475 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,651 miles

steering knocking but no play found at test

Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,461 miles

Nearside Rear arch damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,933 miles

n/s rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,026 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 59,026 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,510 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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MT59 VTL is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT59 VTL, 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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MT59 VTL is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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