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VK10 PSU

2010 Toyota Prius

White Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

259,703 mi
Last recorded259,703 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 PSU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 259,703 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 252,110 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 246,147 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 246,100 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction AIR FRESHNER STUCK TO DASH (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind inner wheel arch liner next to suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 236,854 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 236,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 231,871 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 231,746 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 222,827 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 216,353 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 216,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 208,665 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 208,517 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 208,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2020 151,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 122,701 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise general under body corrosion on chassis and components

Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,527 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn very low on inner tread area.

very little reserve travel remaining in park brake lever.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,512 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 75,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 65,170 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner

slight play in steering

Fail 18 Mar 2017 65,170 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,026 miles

steering rack inner arms have slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 43,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrished on side walls

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sills

Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,979 miles

both rear tyres are cracked on the side wall and the tread pattern

o/side front tyre is wornlow on raised edges and has cracks on the side wall and in the tread pattern.

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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VK10 PSU is a 2010 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK10 PSU, 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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VK10 PSU is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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