2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Electric · MV59 WLF
2009 Toyota Prius (1.8L, electric). First registered 21 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 177,119 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MV59 WLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2024
- 177,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV59 WLF 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 WLF) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MV59 WLF Mileage History
- 18/02/2022131,534 mi
- 16/02/2023159,733 mi+28,199 mi
- 16/02/2023159,735 mi+2 mi
- 22/02/2024177,119 mi+17,384 mi
- 22/02/2024177,119 mi
Average of roughly 22,680 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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