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SW59 EPD

2010 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

244,061 mi
Last recorded244,061 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 EPD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 244,061 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 244,057 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2025 239,451 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both o/s & n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2024 222,778 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 219,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 219,487 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 211,787 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2021 211,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2020 181,445 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 172,895 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 159,969 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 144,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 144,566 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 130,814 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 124,244 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,235 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 98,384 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 83,277 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,301 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 69,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,159 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 50,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 46,945 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 46,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 45,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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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SW59 EPD is a 2010 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2010 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 109,942 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SW59 EPD, 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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SW59 EPD is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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