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RJ59 VZZ

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,671 mi
Last recorded168,671 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 VZZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 168,671 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 158,010 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 140,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 124,383 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 105,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,544 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,923 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 73,923 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,913 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to bumper

Fail 6 Oct 2017 51,913 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to bumper

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,412 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 30,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,599 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 17,598 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 9,664 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 7,312 miles

Nearside front tyre damage to sidewall ADVISE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RJ59 VZZ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ59 VZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ59 VZZ registered?

RJ59 VZZ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is RJ59 VZZ safe to buy?

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