2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · BJ59 KTC
2009 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 28 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 143,344 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ59 KTC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 143,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ59 KTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Toyota Prius (BJ59 KTC) between August 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BJ59 KTC Mileage History
- 13/08/201246,054 mi
- 08/08/201358,852 mi+12,798 mi
- 08/08/201358,852 mi
- 01/08/201475,860 mi+17,008 mi
- 04/08/201475,939 mi+79 mi
- 11/08/201590,534 mi+14,595 mi
- 30/07/2016105,828 mi+15,294 mi
- 10/08/2017124,505 mi+18,677 mi
- 11/08/2017124,525 mi+20 mi
- 30/08/2018129,698 mi+5,173 mi
- 31/05/2019134,674 mi+4,976 mi
- 02/11/2020151,471 mi+16,797 mi
- 22/11/2021165,509 mi+14,038 mi
- 21/11/2022178,799 mi+13,290 mi
- 19/06/2023179,346 mi+547 mi
- 19/06/2023179,346 mi
- 19/06/2024180,324 mi+978 mi
- 19/06/2024180,324 mi
- 21/08/2024114,981 mi-65,343 mi
- 16/09/2025127,803 mi+12,822 mi
- 05/09/2026143,344 mi+15,541 mi
- 05/09/2026143,344 mi
Average of roughly 6,919 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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