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SM10 VLB

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,219 mi
Last recorded172,219 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VLB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 172,219 miles

Rear Suspension support bar badly corroded.

Fail 12 Jan 2026 172,219 miles

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

Rear Suspension support bar badly corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2025 168,585 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension Support Bar Badly Holed/Corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2025 168,585 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension Support Bar Badly Holed/Corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 166,328 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear brace holed and underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 166,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear brace holed and underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 164,147 miles

Nearside Front Fog Light in/op

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 159,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 148,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2019 138,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 124,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2018 110,700 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 110,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 110,700 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 101,865 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 101,865 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2017 71,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 May 2017 71,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,036 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,059 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,724 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 28,339 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 VLB is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 July 2010.

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