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SO59 HYW

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

248,024 mi
Last recorded248,024 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 HYW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 248,024 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 246,662 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 245,596 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 227,355 miles

Central center exhaust bracket broken off

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel bead rim damaged

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 226,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central center exhaust bracket broken off

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel bead rim damaged

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 198,025 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2020 195,500 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2019 189,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 185,832 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 180,404 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 176,954 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 168,203 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 161,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 153,894 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 145,903 miles

engine management light displayed

Pass 10 Jul 2015 137,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2015 120,667 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 104,690 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 104,682 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 90,357 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,102 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,077 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 HYW is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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

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