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MW59 FJU

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests39 (25 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate64.1%

Mileage

204,585 mi
Last recorded204,585 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 FJU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

25 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 204,585 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 204,585 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 204,360 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 204,360 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 202,084 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 197,646 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 197,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 191,417 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 189,114 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 189,114 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 181,248 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 181,248 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 170,427 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 170,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 16,148 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 16,148 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 150,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 148,814 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 148,814 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2017 137,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2017 137,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 132,259 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 132,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 129,857 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 121,284 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 121,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,101 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 104,433 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 91,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,346 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,359 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,398 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 59,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 48,983 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 48,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,741 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,849 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 28,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,577 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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MW59 FJU is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.1%.

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 MW59 FJU, 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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MW59 FJU is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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