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VA59 AUY

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,771 mi
Last recorded223,771 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 AUY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 223,771 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 220,432 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 220,432 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 216,145 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 213,477 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 213,226 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 213,226 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 206,188 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 206,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 191,817 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 178,307 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 163,159 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 163,159 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 152,014 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 135,464 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 118,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 107,320 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 101,823 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 104,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint on wishbone has too much play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 91,201 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 84,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,084 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 49,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,903 miles

nearside rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear brake pad wearing low

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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VA59 AUY is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA59 AUY, 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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VA59 AUY is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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