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RJ10 VAX

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

330,999 mi
Last recorded330,999 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 VAX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 330,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 324,996 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 324,996 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 324,981 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 324,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 317,465 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 317,465 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 299,626 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 299,626 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 279,725 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 244,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play inside vehicle (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 244,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play inside vehicle (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 210,579 miles

N/S headlight has water ingress - slightly affecting beam pattern

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded - marked with white chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 199,479 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 199,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 185,641 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 163,207 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 115,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,448 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 77,639 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,639 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,896 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RJ10 VAX is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RJ10 VAX, 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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RJ10 VAX is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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