2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · BJ59 UHV
2009 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 27 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 285,398 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 285,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ59 UHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2026
- 285,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ59 UHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Toyota Prius (BJ59 UHV) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BJ59 UHV Mileage History
- 28/10/2024247,329 mi
- 27/10/2025263,402 mi+16,073 mi
- 29/10/2025263,638 mi+236 mi
- 26/10/2026285,398 mi+21,760 mi
- 26/10/2026285,398 mi
Average of roughly 19,102 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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