CarVerify

Free Car Check

RO59 WYU

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,075 mi
Last recorded229,075 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 WYU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 229,075 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 205,260 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 181,546 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 155,527 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 124,291 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 124,273 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated VERY rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped and worn almost too excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,256 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 85,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,096 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,025 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Feb 2019 52,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,901 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and cracking up between treads

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up between treads

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre wearing non inner and outer edges and cracking up between treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking up between treads

steering column knocking unable to see the fault

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,396 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 39,181 miles

Front wipers beginning to smear.

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

there are engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 39,181 miles

Front wipers beginning to smear.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

there are engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 34,093 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 34,001 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

The nsf foglamp has been damaged by impact and is facing the wrong direction and may dazzle other road users.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 29,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres cracking up on outside walls

nsr tyre outside wall damagee

osf tyreoutside wall damage

Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres cracking up on outside walls

nsr tyre outside wall damagee

osf tyreoutside wall damage

Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,557 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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RO59 WYU is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RO59 WYU, 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

How do I check the history of RO59 WYU?

You can check the full history of RO59 WYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RO59 WYU registered?

RO59 WYU is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 February 2010.

Is RO59 WYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 WYU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO59 WYU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RO59 WYU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.