2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Other · KV59 FVP
2009 Toyota Prius (1.8L, other). First registered 21 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 190,005 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Other · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV59 FVP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 190,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV59 FVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Toyota Prius (KV59 FVP) between October 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested n/s/r brake pipe corroded to excess and leaking (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
KV59 FVP Mileage History
- 16/10/201223,105 mi
- 04/10/201327,664 mi+4,559 mi
- 16/09/201431,069 mi+3,405 mi
- 15/09/201536,405 mi+5,336 mi
- 06/09/201651,552 mi+15,147 mi
- 14/09/201765,926 mi+14,374 mi
- 14/09/201880,100 mi+14,174 mi
- 10/09/201995,189 mi+15,089 mi
- 11/09/2020106,294 mi+11,105 mi
- 14/09/2021113,561 mi+7,267 mi
- 16/09/2021113,561 mi
- 08/09/2022130,618 mi+17,057 mi
- 09/09/2023155,559 mi+24,941 mi
- 11/09/2024175,318 mi+19,759 mi
- 11/09/2024175,318 mi
- 11/09/2025189,949 mi+14,631 mi
- 04/03/2026190,005 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 12,474 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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