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VE59 KRU

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

254,441 mi
Last recorded254,441 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 KRU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 254,441 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 254,441 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 248,323 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 248,323 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 242,342 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 242,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 235,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 229,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 229,521 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear general corrosion underneath

Pass 30 Dec 2020 222,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 209,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 209,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 200,815 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 200,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 187,925 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 187,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 182,571 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 182,571 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 173,720 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 173,720 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 165,763 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 156,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 156,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 137,692 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 137,690 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 122,939 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 122,939 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,331 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,455 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 78,455 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,432 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 77,644 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front registration plate is deteriorating slightly

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

slight wear to front and rear brake discs

Fail 9 Jan 2014 77,644 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front registration plate is deteriorating slightly

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

slight wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,387 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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VE59 KRU is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VE59 KRU, 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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VE59 KRU is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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