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OV59 VPU

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

267,886 mi
Last recorded267,886 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 VPU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 267,886 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 261,014 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 250,061 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 244,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 244,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 240,401 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 230,247 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 216,309 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 200,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 195,650 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 180,130 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 161,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 146,605 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2016 131,266 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 131,266 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 115,399 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,366 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 99,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 86,771 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,331 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,469 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,200 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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OV59 VPU is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OV59 VPU, 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 VPU is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 February 2010.

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