2010 Toyota Prius 1.8L Electric · MT59 YXS
2010 Toyota Prius (1.8L, electric). First registered 28 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 240,602 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT59 YXS Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2025
- 240,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT59 YXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Toyota Prius (MT59 YXS) between December 2012 and January 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
MT59 YXS Mileage History
- 11/12/201283,295 mi
- 25/11/2013106,514 mi+23,219 mi
- 25/11/2013106,514 mi
- 01/05/2014109,853 mi+3,339 mi
- 01/05/2014109,853 mi
- 29/10/2014122,369 mi+12,516 mi
- 29/10/2014122,369 mi
- 24/04/2015134,123 mi+11,754 mi
- 26/10/201546,517 mi-87,606 mi
- 25/04/2016157,340 mi+110,823 mi
- 25/04/2016157,341 mi+1 mi
- 24/10/2016168,960 mi+11,619 mi
- 25/04/2017179,634 mi+10,674 mi
- 25/10/2017191,070 mi+11,436 mi
- 25/10/2017191,074 mi+4 mi
- 25/04/2018202,558 mi+11,484 mi
- 25/10/2018215,179 mi+12,621 mi
- 09/12/2020226,307 mi+11,128 mi
- 23/11/2021228,677 mi+2,370 mi
- 27/12/2022232,471 mi+3,794 mi
- 19/12/2023235,790 mi+3,319 mi
- 02/01/2025240,602 mi+4,812 mi
Average of roughly 13,043 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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