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YY59 RXA

2010 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

255,065 mi
Last recorded255,065 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 RXA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 255,065 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2025 236,167 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension components and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 219,077 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 203,430 miles

Both side sills corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 10 May 2024 191,007 miles

Both side sills corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 179,655 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 159,223 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 145,054 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 130,946 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 114,431 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 96,924 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 96,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 83,374 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 75,395 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 72,105 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 72,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cuts

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cuts

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,619 miles

All four tyres showing slight damage but not in excess of requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 62,619 miles

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

All four tyres showing slight damage but not in excess of requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 58,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front +rear tyres outter sidewalls damage

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,334 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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YY59 RXA is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YY59 RXA, 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 YY59 RXA registered?

YY59 RXA is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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