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MT59 VUC

2010 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

302,481 mi
Last recorded302,481 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 VUC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 302,481 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 298,857 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 298,857 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 264,515 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 243,222 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 243,222 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 233,613 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 226,220 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 226,220 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 217,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,532 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 103,529 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 207,172 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 200,781 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 190,251 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 190,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 180,513 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 180,513 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 167,548 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 166,273 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 152,868 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 152,868 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 143,031 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 143,031 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 132,037 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 132,037 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,137 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 57,027 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 VUC is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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