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PL59 HMD

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

186,661 mi
Last recorded186,661 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL59 HMD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 186,661 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 186,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 182,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2025 182,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2023 163,449 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 162,549 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 122,597 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 122,592 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,437 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 110,422 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed wing (0.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed wing (0.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed bonnet (0.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 9 Dec 2021 109,941 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,916 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 92,910 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,578 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 70,573 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 70,140 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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PL59 HMD is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PL59 HMD, 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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PL59 HMD is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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