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VGZ 8433

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests38 (25 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate65.8%

Mileage

169,207 mi
Last recorded169,207 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGZ 8433
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

25 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 169,207 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2025 165,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 163,730 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 163,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 13 Dec 2024 150,695 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 150,459 miles

Front Steering locking device missing both trackrod ends (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 8 Jun 2024 134,255 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 134,132 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both front inner rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 117,670 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Nov 2023 117,201 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2023 102,145 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 102,141 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,710 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 85,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,242 miles

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

Nail in tyre n/s/r, o/s/f

Nearside 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 16 Jun 2022 70,232 miles

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

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

Nail in tyre n/s/r, o/s/f

Nearside 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 8 Mar 2022 386,088 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 357,011 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 356,989 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 356,852 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded os ns rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 340,853 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 316,144 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 292,347 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 269,375 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 269,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 247,527 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 220,556 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 196,954 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 196,051 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 171,506 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 170,663 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Small cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2016 150,406 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 150,406 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 126,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 119,000 miles

slight cut on osf tyre inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 118,758 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,053 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,773 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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VGZ 8433 is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.8%.

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 VGZ 8433, 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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VGZ 8433 is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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