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RJ59 XZY

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,345 mi
Last recorded158,345 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 XZY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 158,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 151,368 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 151,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake locking device ineffective horse shoe clip on caliper (1.1.21 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing horse shoe clip on caliper (1.1.21 (f))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 144,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 136,220 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 136,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 123,757 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 119,310 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 119,310 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 105,864 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,264 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 73,159 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front fog light broken

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,515 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 49,515 miles

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

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

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 XZY is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XZY, 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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What year was RJ59 XZY registered?

RJ59 XZY is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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