2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Petrol · K8 VYT
2009 Toyota Prius (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 195,765 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K8 VYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 195,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K8 VYT 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 (K8 VYT) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
K8 VYT Mileage History
- 13/09/2023181,704 mi
- 13/09/2023181,704 mi
- 07/09/2024189,405 mi+7,701 mi
- 12/09/2025195,765 mi+6,360 mi
- 12/09/2025195,765 mi
Average of roughly 7,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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