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SB59 YFX

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,471 mi
Last recorded73,471 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 YFX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,471 miles

Knocking noise from steering

Lots of corrosion over nearside and offside rear floor areas

Lots of corrosion over suspension components.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 73,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Knocking noise from steering

Lots of corrosion over nearside and offside rear floor areas

Lots of corrosion over suspension components.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 70,298 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension parts corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear floor at back corner corroded.

Rear suspension parts corroded.

knocking noise from steering.

Fail 18 Mar 2025 70,296 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension parts corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear floor at back corner corroded.

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

Rear suspension parts corroded.

knocking noise from steering.

Pass 29 Feb 2024 67,510 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe

n/s/r tyre perished with slight damage to sidewall

Fail 29 Feb 2024 67,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe

n/s/r tyre perished with slight damage to sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,080 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 64,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 60,249 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 56,893 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,189 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 55,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,524 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,228 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

knock from steering unable to check for wear at knuckle or shaft as they are enclosed inside a gaiter

Fail 6 Mar 2018 46,228 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade torn

knock from steering unable to check for wear at knuckle or shaft as they are enclosed inside a gaiter

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,264 miles

Centre Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 37,264 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,090 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 21,046 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SB59 YFX is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,797cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SB59 YFX, 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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SB59 YFX is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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