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SM59 URH

2010 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,200 mi
Last recorded231,200 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 231,200 miles

surface rust under the vehicle

Fail 1 Apr 2026 231,200 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2025 212,777 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 212,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 179,639 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 179,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 135,648 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 131,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear subrame/axle mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 119,489 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR/OSR axle swivel pin bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 112,868 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 106,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 96,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,816 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,551 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 80,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2015 63,056 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 63,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 22,727 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 URH is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URH, 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 URH registered?

SM59 URH is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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