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SW10 MTU

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

220,621 mi
Last recorded220,621 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 MTU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 220,621 miles

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

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension system corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 212,734 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside / nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 205,889 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 205,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 196,782 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 196,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 186,964 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 15 Nov 2021 186,964 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 11 Nov 2020 179,509 miles

Nearside Front Indicator Cover slightly broken

Nearside Side repeater cover slightly broken

Fail 11 Nov 2020 179,509 miles

Nearside Front Indicator Cover slightly broken

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

Nearside Side repeater cover slightly broken

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 176,011 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 170,210 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 160,743 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 144,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

back seat insecure .

Fail 10 Apr 2018 144,667 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

back seat insecure .

Pass 10 Oct 2017 133,237 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 133,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 119,761 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 119,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 104,054 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 104,054 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 98,406 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 86,405 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 80,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,432 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,580 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,495 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,818 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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SW10 MTU is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SW10 MTU, 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 SW10 MTU registered?

SW10 MTU is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 August 2010.

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