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MT59 YYJ

2010 Toyota Prius

White Electric 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

344,013 mi
Last recorded344,013 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 YYJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 344,013 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

did not lock on rear both service and hand brake

Pass 7 Feb 2023 306,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 275,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both nsf and osf. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nsf and osf. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Rear Both nsr and osr sills heavily rusted.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 255,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 240,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 240,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 216,317 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 216,317 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 213,960 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 192,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 155,438 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 148,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 135,126 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 125,111 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 125,111 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 112,861 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,578 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 YYJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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