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SO59 HXY

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

253,137 mi
Last recorded253,137 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 HXY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 253,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 224,842 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play inside vehicle (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog light slightly pale

Pass 9 Jan 2019 198,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in mirror housing (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 198,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in mirror housing (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 150,902 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 150,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2017 150,293 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 150,293 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2017 146,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 9 May 2017 146,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall damage

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 140,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 23 Aug 2016 130,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 130,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 115,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 115,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,228 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 102,228 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,135 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 86,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 69,225 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,375 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 45,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SO59 HXY is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SO59 HXY, 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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SO59 HXY is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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