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VA59 NYB

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,352 mi
Last recorded190,352 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 NYB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 190,352 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 183,545 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 183,544 miles

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

Offside Sub-frame insecurely attached subframe bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 172,362 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2023 172,362 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2022 163,891 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 163,823 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers fitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 155,402 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 145,936 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 134,474 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 134,474 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 120,462 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 106,980 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY EXHAUST PIPE JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 106,980 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY EXHAUST PIPE JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,028 miles

One exhaust bracket no longer welded to exhaust

Fail 19 Jun 2018 97,028 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

One exhaust bracket no longer welded to exhaust

Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,037 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,235 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut

Nearside Front wiper blade loose

Offside Front tyre tread cut

handbrake travel high

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,190 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,209 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,375 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,774 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,156 miles

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

nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,056 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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VA59 NYB is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NYB, 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 VA59 NYB registered?

VA59 NYB is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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