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VU10 TFV

2010 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

231,354 mi
Last recorded231,354 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 TFV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 231,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 218,905 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 209,072 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 208,952 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 195,006 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 180,424 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 162,672 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 146,846 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 127,224 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,993 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged small crack in glass still able to view rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 96,222 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 75,893 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,779 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,191 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,717 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 42,104 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,646 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 33,643 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brakes slight run-out on disc's

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

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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VU10 TFV is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU10 TFV, 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 VU10 TFV registered?

VU10 TFV is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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