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RF59 NLO

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

217,925 mi
Last recorded217,925 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 NLO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 217,925 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 217,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 192,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 192,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 179,393 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 171,038 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 171,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 158,883 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 154,148 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 147,725 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 138,908 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 138,154 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 138,154 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2018 127,099 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 118,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 110,022 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 110,022 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,601 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 105,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,818 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 94,818 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,322 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,222 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 73,220 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side's (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 59,116 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 59,116 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,985 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 41,637 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,637 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 39,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre age cracking on outer tread but not showing cords..

Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,195 miles

o/s/r tyre age cracking on outer tread but not showing cords..

Pass 7 Dec 2012 29,336 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 NLO is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 NLO, 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 NLO is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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