2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Other · GV59 AZG
2009 Toyota Prius (1.8L, other). First registered 17 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 242,719 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Other · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV59 AZG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2026
- 242,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV59 AZG 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 (GV59 AZG) between November 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GV59 AZG Mileage History
- 02/11/2024235,074 mi
- 02/11/2024235,074 mi
- 25/10/2025237,902 mi+2,828 mi
- 31/10/2026242,716 mi+4,814 mi
- 31/10/2026242,719 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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