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PJ59 KNW

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

259,061 mi
Last recorded259,061 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 KNW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 259,061 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2025 242,343 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 242,027 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 241,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 241,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 224,772 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 210,376 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 210,376 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 195,399 miles

Engine/Body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 195,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Engine/Body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 180,502 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Fail 3 Nov 2023 180,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 17 Apr 2023 168,680 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 159,472 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 159,472 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 144,449 miles
Fail 9 May 2022

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 125,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,158 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 82,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,868 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,847 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 65,019 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 59,916 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 55,708 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,701 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,381 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,549 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 30,605 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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PJ59 KNW is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 PJ59 KNW, 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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PJ59 KNW is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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