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SM59 RZA

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,833 mi
Last recorded141,833 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 RZA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 141,833 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 141,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 139,657 miles

All suspension comp sub frame and axel and sills corroded age related

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 139,657 miles

All suspension comp sub frame and axel and sills corroded age related

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 135,335 miles

All suspension comp sub frame and axel and sills corroded age related

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity low

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corrosion age related

Fail 15 Jan 2024 135,335 miles

All suspension comp sub frame and axel and sills corroded age related

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity low

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corrosion age related

Pass 10 Jan 2023 125,362 miles

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

Front Coolant low

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge and side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axel corroded

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

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

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

Under body corrosion age related

Under body tray and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Dec 2021 116,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side repeater slight damaged

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

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear axel corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,508 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 112,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 99,907 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2019 99,907 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 89,406 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 89,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 79,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,269 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 58,142 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,175 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls and tread

steering component has slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,281 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 37,281 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,963 miles

nsf door mirror indicator lamp slightly damaged and slightly insecure

osr brake slightly binding on

slight bulge at nsf tyre outer wall

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 RZA is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RZA, 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 RZA is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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