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SM59 RKJ

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

241,205 mi
Last recorded241,205 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 RKJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 241,205 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (o/s & n/s) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (o/s & n/s) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (o/s & n/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (including axle & inner sills) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 227,510 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Axle corroded & surface corrosion under vehicle as well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 227,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Axle corroded & surface corrosion under vehicle as well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 213,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 213,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 205,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 197,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2019 186,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 175,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 169,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 155,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 155,362 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable inner rack end joint (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable inner rack end joint (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough at steering wheel (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 137,221 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 124,881 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,167 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small nail in tread

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering full floor pan

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,600 miles

undertrays covering floor pans

Pass 31 Dec 2015 91,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 81,303 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Dec 2012 60,673 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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SM59 RKJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SM59 RKJ, 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 RKJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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