2010 Toyota Prius 1.8L Petrol · N3 TDG
2010 Toyota Prius (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 204,778 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
N3 TDG Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2026
- 204,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N3 TDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Toyota Prius (N3 TDG) between March 2013 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 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: Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
N3 TDG Mileage History
- 29/03/201355,744 mi
- 27/03/201487,609 mi+31,865 mi
- 27/03/2015110,534 mi+22,925 mi
- 27/03/2015110,534 mi
- 23/11/2015128,263 mi+17,729 mi
- 04/07/2016132,622 mi+4,359 mi
- 10/11/2016141,584 mi+8,962 mi
- 08/11/2017144,744 mi+3,160 mi
- 19/02/2019148,940 mi+4,196 mi
- 27/09/2023158,007 mi+9,067 mi
- 30/10/2024178,317 mi+20,310 mi
- 03/10/2025188,916 mi+10,599 mi
- 27/10/2026204,778 mi+15,862 mi
Average of roughly 10,974 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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