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SM10 VZK

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,565 mi
Last recorded149,565 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VZK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 149,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

glove box taped shut

Pass 17 Feb 2025 135,767 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

glove box insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2025 135,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

glove box insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2024 117,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 109,521 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 107,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 105,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 102,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm and worn unevenly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm and worn unevenly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 102,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak contaminated wheel hub and lower wishbone, with its oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick from ridged brake disc surface inner edge. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm and worn unevenly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm and worn unevenly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,797 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,581 miles

Front laminated number plate starting to peal away from plate

Fail 8 Aug 2016 83,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front laminated number plate starting to peal away from plate

Fail 29 Jun 2015 70,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

build up of rust on rear discs

Fail 21 Jul 2014 58,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

build up of rust on rear discs

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,447 miles

Drivers wiper blade becoming weak.

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 43,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Drivers wiper blade becoming weak.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 VZK is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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