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MT59 VUA

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

230,559 mi
Last recorded230,559 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 VUA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 230,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 230,559 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 212,031 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 205,356 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Lower Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 205,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Lower Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 191,642 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 191,642 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 180,575 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 153,143 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 153,131 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 144,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 144,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018
Pass 18 Jun 2018 92,111 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,125 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 81,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,057 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2017 71,057 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2016 185,210 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 176,112 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 176,112 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 162,341 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 150,408 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 140,801 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 136,502 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 136,502 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 113,805 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 113,805 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,956 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,630 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 73,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 57,125 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,998 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 75,482 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 VUA is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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