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SV10 OEY

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests36 (23 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate63.9%

Mileage

254,195 mi
Last recorded254,195 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 OEY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 254,195 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 220,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2023 214,110 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 214,110 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 201,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2021 182,617 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 182,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2020 161,235 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2020 161,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 157,886 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 157,886 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 152,167 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 143,009 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2019 143,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 137,255 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 137,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 131,939 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 131,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 114,218 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 108,625 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 108,625 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 99,996 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,244 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,645 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,400 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 69,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,254 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 64,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,528 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 57,008 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,133 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 38,949 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 38,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,221 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 31,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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SV10 OEY is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.9%.

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 SV10 OEY, 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 SV10 OEY registered?

SV10 OEY is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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