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SO59 HYS

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

241,551 mi
Last recorded241,551 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 241,551 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 226,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 213,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn smooth on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens is misty and condensation present slightly off setting beam ! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 199,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rubber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber dust cover split

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

Offside Front Upper shock absorber dust cover split

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 199,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rubber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber dust cover split

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

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

Offside Front Upper shock absorber dust cover split

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 2x number plate bulbs not working (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 177,783 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 155,911 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 146,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 146,010 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 131,713 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,214 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,833 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,941 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 65,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,072 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 55,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,967 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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SO59 HYS is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SO59 HYS, 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 HYS is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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