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RF59 AFE

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,284 mi
Last recorded210,284 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 AFE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 210,284 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))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 200,247 miles

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front lower bumper valance damaged loose insecure broken / near side inner wheel arch area damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper rubber gaiter split also upper bump stops perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipe NEAR FAIL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipe NEAR FAIL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower rear outer sill area damaged deformed / trim (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 200,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ZERO tread inner outer shoulders cuts in tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Central exhaust heat shielding broken away insecure NEAR FAIL

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

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front lower bumper valance damaged loose insecure broken / near side inner wheel arch area damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper rubber gaiter split also upper bump stops perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipe NEAR FAIL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipe NEAR FAIL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower rear outer sill area damaged deformed / trim (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 187,603 miles

Central Advise exhaust heat shielding loose / broken

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper shock absorber rubber gaiters split / perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise tyre cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer lower sill cover damaged / deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear meatal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 187,501 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake binding reading 26 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has cuts in tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Advise exhaust heat shielding loose / broken

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper shock absorber rubber gaiters split / perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise tyre cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer lower sill cover damaged / deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear meatal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 176,619 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 176,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 165,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edges and cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slight scoring and pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 165,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45x17 worn inner edges cut to ply. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edges and cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slight scoring and pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 152,737 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 152,686 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 147,470 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 147,438 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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 137,986 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 132,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 121,860 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 121,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 113,226 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,355 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 84,580 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,300 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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RF59 AFE is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF59 AFE, 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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RF59 AFE is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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