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SG10 NVZ

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

425,496 mi
Last recorded425,496 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 NVZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 May 2025 425,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged marked with yellow (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills are holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top turret holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills are holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in the boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along the side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 13 May 2025 425,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 385,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 383,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 345,228 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 310,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil Spring locating rubber worn

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 301,384 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 301,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 281,339 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 265,678 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 265,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 265,623 miles

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

n/s & o/s front brake disc backing plate corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2020 265,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s & o/s front brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 225,686 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 225,655 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 172,879 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 170,403 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 131,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 119,182 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 119,178 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,968 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 89,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,432 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,293 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,113 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
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SG10 NVZ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG10 NVZ, 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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SG10 NVZ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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