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SM10 VVC

2010 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,799 mi
Last recorded85,799 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VVC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 85,799 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 85,798 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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 2025 78,611 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 71,117 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 66,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2022 62,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 56,916 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,080 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 56,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,882 miles

all tyre heavily deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2017 53,792 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting between tread.

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating between tread.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,667 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VVC is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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