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RF59 NZH

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,432 mi
Last recorded186,432 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 NZH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 186,432 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 171,853 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 159,329 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 157,503 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 157,503 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 153,399 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 153,396 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 148,413 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 148,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 140,282 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both center exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 128,480 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 128,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 116,073 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 116,073 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 105,887 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 92,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute light flashing intermittently (1.4.A.2g)

Coolant bottle insecure in engine bay.

Nearside mirror casing broken

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,340 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,190 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 NZH is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NZH, 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 NZH is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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