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SM59 SVO

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,287 mi
Last recorded100,287 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 SVO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 100,287 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 100,287 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,612 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 88,190 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 82,449 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 82,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,747 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,641 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,056 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 74,056 miles

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

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

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,192 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 69,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,663 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,317 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 45,389 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 45,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 34,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2012 34,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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 SVO is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

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

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