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PJ59 VDZ

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

257,458 mi
Last recorded257,458 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 VDZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 257,458 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 249,856 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 242,956 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 242,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 235,605 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 225,568 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 225,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 196,678 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

undertrays fitted.

Fail 25 Nov 2019 196,677 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 May 2019 173,255 miles

Nearside headlamp beam cloudy

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

parking brake has limited reserve travel

Fail 24 May 2019 173,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp beam cloudy

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

parking brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 28 Nov 2018 157,324 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2018 157,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 155,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

both front tyres worn on outer edges

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 130,148 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 115,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 91,346 miles

Chunks out of both front tyres outer walls

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R tyre slightly misshaped

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,187 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,134 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

item removed from view prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,221 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,464 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 29,297 miles

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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PJ59 VDZ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VDZ, 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 PJ59 VDZ registered?

PJ59 VDZ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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