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R101 KNS

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

281,527 mi
Last recorded281,527 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 KNS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 281,527 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 278,546 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamps reduced light output

Pass 29 Apr 2025 262,930 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 244,531 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2024 229,726 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 11 Nov 2023 202,476 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 199,890 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both Front (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 180,210 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 May 2023 179,768 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 177,523 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 177,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 166,648 miles

Nearside Rear when rotated by hand brake found to be binding slightly.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp light intensity reduced but not considered excessively .

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged.

Offside Rear parking brake requirements only just met. recommend service /adjust system.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 161,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to discolour (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged no white light visible

Fail 28 Sep 2020 161,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to discolour (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged no white light visible

Pass 3 Oct 2019 154,395 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 140,439 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 128,044 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked, no white light visable

Fail 9 Oct 2017 128,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked, no white light visable

Pass 14 Oct 2016 115,957 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,418 miles

Offside Rear when rotated by hand brake found to be dragging slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2015 104,418 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear when rotated by hand brake found to be dragging slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,951 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,218 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,907 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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R101 KNS is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R101 KNS, 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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R101 KNS is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 October 2010.

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