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SM10 VXC

2010 Toyota Prius

White Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

196,989 mi
Last recorded196,989 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VXC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 196,989 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 196,989 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 186,028 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 185,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 172,852 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 172,852 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 160,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens scratched poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 160,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is perished with deep splits to cords on inside wall, also has nail in middle of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has deep splits to cords on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens scratched poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 150,330 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged and slightly loose

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

Offside headlamp light beam intensity slightly reduced

Fail 11 Oct 2021 150,330 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged and slightly loose

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

Offside headlamp light beam intensity slightly reduced

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 143,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer small cuts on tyre wall

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 143,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer small cuts on tyre wall

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 134,784 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2019 134,784 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,766 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damage, and bit loose

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 122,766 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damage, and bit loose

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 110,961 miles

damage to nearside front wing, some fixings loose

Fail 5 Aug 2017 110,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too dim (1.8.A.1b)

damage to nearside front wing, some fixings loose

Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,622 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2013 46,676 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 VXC is a 2010 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

SM10 VXC is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 July 2010.

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