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SM10 VWY

2010 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

255,113 mi
Last recorded255,113 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 255,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2026 254,735 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 236,836 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 219,482 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH SLIGHT PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 219,468 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 214,041 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 207,784 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 198,872 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 192,345 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 185,262 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 179,638 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 179,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 178,702 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 166,491 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 156,814 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 143,691 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 134,781 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 134,781 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,618 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 117,068 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 113,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column joint has slight play.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,137 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,268 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 May 2014 81,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,153 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 53,348 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,675 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 32,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VWY is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VWY, 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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What year was SM10 VWY registered?

SM10 VWY is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 August 2010.

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