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R3 XAX

2010 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,777 mi
Last recorded88,777 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 XAX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 88,777 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 88,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 85,676 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

o/s washer jet blocked

Fail 18 Nov 2024 85,674 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

o/s washer jet blocked

Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,467 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,910 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 75,910 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

start of corrosion rear chassis and suspension components

Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,041 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear under body corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,346 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 64,607 miles

rear underbody signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,474 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,836 miles

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

noise from steering column ,no play visible

Pass 23 Dec 2015 35,186 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 34,086 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 28,619 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear pads look like they have got very hot.

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

Offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 28,619 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear pads look like they have got very hot.

Offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 21,938 miles

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

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

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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R3 XAX is a 2010 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R3 XAX, 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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R3 XAX is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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