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NJ59 HZE

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

392,601 mi
Last recorded392,601 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 HZE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 392,601 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 392,601 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 374,744 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 350,148 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 350,148 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 325,689 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 293,724 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 266,316 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 241,167 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 200,123 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 180,048 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 180,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 159,001 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 137,006 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 100,010 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,200 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 57,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,021 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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NJ59 HZE is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJ59 HZE, 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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What year was NJ59 HZE registered?

NJ59 HZE is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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