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SM10 EBL

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

221,371 mi
Last recorded221,371 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 EBL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 221,371 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 221,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 207,400 miles

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 29 Feb 2024 206,275 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 26 Jun 2023 190,461 miles

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 18 Jul 2022 164,582 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 164,463 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 161,672 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 160,122 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 156,571 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 23 May 2019 136,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,188 miles

slight knocking from steering but no play found

Pass 24 May 2017 92,923 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,423 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 72,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn to 0mm on inner edge, plus serious age related cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is out of shape on the inner edge, plus serious age related cracks

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn to 0mm on inner edge, plus serious age related cracks, plus deep cut to inner wall but not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is out of shape on the inner edge, plus serious age related cracks

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 36,852 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 36,852 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,416 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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SM10 EBL is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM10 EBL, 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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SM10 EBL is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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