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VA59 KVH

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

267,624 mi
Last recorded267,624 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 267,624 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 267,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp full of condesation (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 263,318 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 259,731 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 232,261 miles

Front Both headlights misted

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 190,851 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 149,023 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 131,341 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020 131,341 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 113,478 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 113,477 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 96,872 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,279 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 69,436 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,219 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 55,219 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fluctuation on front brake application

rear discs in poor condition

rear tyres close to markers

Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

deep cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre but not showing cords

Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,927 miles

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

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

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 KVH is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA59 KVH, 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 KVH is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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