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PJ10 STZ

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

319,268 mi
Last recorded319,268 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 STZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 319,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All around) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (Both) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

General rust / Surface corrosion / Deterioration under the body

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2024 302,595 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2024 295,020 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 273,307 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 250,549 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 228,874 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 209,492 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 124,820 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 124,790 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 107,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,382 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,828 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 44,405 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 32,507 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)

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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PJ10 STZ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PJ10 STZ, 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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PJ10 STZ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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