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2009 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric · LM09 HEV

LM09 HEV

2009 Toyota Prius (1.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 May 2009. Recorded mileage 212,231 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
TOYOTA PRIUS
Year / Origin
2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
212,231 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
HYBRID ELECTRIC
Year
2009
Engine
1497cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Toyota Prius passed its most recent MOT on 23 May 2026 at 212,231 miles with advisories for near and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit on their edges. This pass followed a failure on 13 May 2026 at 212,121 miles for an offside front position lamp, both front tyres at the limit, and a split offside front constant velocity boot. The maintenance trend shows a recent shift from a failed test to a cleared one, yet the persistent front tyre edge wear across the 2024, 2025 and 2026 records points to ongoing neglect of basic consumables. Mechanical faults such as steering rack play and rear brake pipe corrosion logged in May 2024 have not recurred, suggesting those were rectified. At 17 years old the vehicle carries 212,231 miles, averaging roughly 12,500 miles per year, a high total for its age. The recorded distances reveal a stark usage gap. On 13 May 2024 the odometer read 207,484 miles, yet by 30 May 2025 it had crawled to 207,525 miles, a mere 41 miles in twelve months. The following year saw 4,596 miles added to reach the May 2026 tests. Such a dormant period likely promoted the brake pipe corrosion flagged in 2024 and may mask further structural degradation from standing. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension bushes and steering geometry given the repeated tyre edge wear and the 2024 advisory for play in both steering rack inner joints. Examine the offside front constant velocity joint boot repaired after the May 2026 failure to confirm it now seals against dirt ingress. The rear brake pipes showed corrosion covered in grease in 2024; grease application can conceal pitting, so a thorough check of metal lines and unions is warranted. Front headlamp lens contamination caused a 2025 failure but was cleared the same day, implying cleaned or replaced units. The rear registration plate deterioration noted then is minor. Overall the Prius presents as mechanically patched rather than comprehensively serviced, with high mileage and a static year demanding scrutiny of corrosion on structural brackets, subframes and brake discs beyond the recorded advisories.
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LM09 HEV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
  • 212,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

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LM09 HEV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Jul 2026, 08:59
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Toyota Prius (LM09 HEV) between May 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 May 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

LM09 HEV Mileage History

  1. 13/05/2024207,484 mi
  2. 30/05/2025207,525 mi+41 mi
  3. 30/05/2025207,525 mi
  4. 13/05/2026212,121 mi+4,596 mi
  5. 23/05/2026212,231 mi+110 mi

Average of roughly 2,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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75
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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