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SM10 VLJ

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

279,973 mi
Last recorded279,973 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 279,973 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 269,884 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 25,497 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 25,497 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 245,850 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body penal has some damages but not sharp edge all over

Pass 19 May 2021 242,226 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body penal has some damage but not sharp edge

Pass 25 Aug 2020 237,911 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2020 233,476 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2019 212,444 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2019 194,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 175,871 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 175,871 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 156,768 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 137,599 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 137,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 128,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 107,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,618 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 51,632 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,108 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,625 miles

O/S/F and both rear tyres starting to crack on tyre walls

Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,042 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 VLJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 August 2010.

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