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SH10 ESV

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

282,554 mi
Last recorded282,554 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 ESV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 282,554 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and back (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 251,317 miles

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

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

under seal applied limited inspection

Fail 3 Oct 2024 251,298 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill behind plastic trim on sill marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills & wheel arch & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 224,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 198,303 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 170,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 142,688 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 142,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 126,775 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,906 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 100,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working both not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured both need replace asap (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 154,525 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 138,950 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 129,867 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall showing signs of detrioration

Fail 4 Mar 2016 129,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall showing signs of detrioration

Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,987 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

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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SH10 ESV is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 SH10 ESV, 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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SH10 ESV is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 May 2010.

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