2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Other · KN59 BCK
2009 Toyota Prius (1.8L, other). First registered 05 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 326,373 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 326,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Other · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN59 BCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 326,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN59 BCK 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 (KN59 BCK) between February 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
KN59 BCK Mileage History
- 20/02/2025290,873 mi
- 19/08/2025305,950 mi+15,077 mi
- 17/02/2026311,982 mi+6,032 mi
- 21/08/2026326,286 mi+14,304 mi
- 26/08/2026326,373 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 23,498 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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