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SO59 HYT

2010 Toyota Prius

White Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,425 mi
Last recorded174,425 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 HYT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 174,425 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing both edges

both front tyres wearing inner edges

covers and trays

Fail 11 Mar 2026 174,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing both edges

both front tyres wearing inner edges

covers and trays

Pass 13 Feb 2025 157,308 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 157,308 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 147,379 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres show cracking on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 147,377 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres show cracking on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 131,881 miles

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

both headlight beams cloudy

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2022 118,257 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 111,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper is worn

Pass 12 Jan 2019 101,735 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,538 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 85,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2016 85,275 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 85,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 84,853 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,904 miles

rear pads low

Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,435 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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 HYT is a 2010 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HYT, 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 HYT is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 February 2010.

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