2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Other · MV59 LJF
2009 Toyota Prius (1.8L, other). First registered 15 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 124,284 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Other · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV59 LJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 124,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV59 LJF 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 (MV59 LJF) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MV59 LJF Mileage History
- 15/08/2023101,991 mi
- 21/08/2024113,318 mi+11,327 mi
- 06/08/2025119,247 mi+5,929 mi
- 20/05/2026124,280 mi+5,033 mi
- 21/05/2026124,284 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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