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OV59 UWJ

2010 Toyota Prius

White Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,488 mi
Last recorded168,488 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 UWJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 168,488 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded- front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight knock on steering

Pass 21 Jan 2025 160,482 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 153,192 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S splitting from casings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 143,734 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 143,734 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 136,539 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

knock from steering column

Fail 27 Jan 2022 136,539 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pedal (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shields insecure

knock from steering column

Pass 13 Jan 2021 130,351 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 123,217 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Two exhaust hangers missing exhaust not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 112,701 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 112,701 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely Wheel binding severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 104,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 93,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 71,505 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 71,505 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,116 miles

Front bumber split on N/S/F

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,380 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)

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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OV59 UWJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc electric 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 OV59 UWJ, 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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OV59 UWJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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