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SM59 MBY

2010 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,178 mi
Last recorded99,178 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,178 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 99,178 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage exposing ply (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 93,506 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

traction control intermittent

under tray

Fail 1 Feb 2016 93,506 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

traction control intermittent

under tray

Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 84,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm & perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SM59 MBY is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM59 MBY, 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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SM59 MBY is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 January 2010.

Is SM59 MBY safe to buy?

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