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SM59 SVL

2010 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

287,163 mi
Last recorded287,163 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 SVL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 287,163 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 280,626 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 272,633 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 258,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 258,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 250,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 246,803 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 243,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 242,127 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 242,127 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 228,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 214,408 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 200,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2017 198,400 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 198,400 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 184,876 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 169,347 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 169,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 153,286 miles

hybrid,emmission not tested

Pass 26 Jan 2016 136,627 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 122,225 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 110,500 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,196 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Feb 2014 79,300 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 66,630 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,305 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,366 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,944 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 SVL is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 SVL, 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 SM59 SVL registered?

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

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