2009 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric · RJ09 WTV
2009 Toyota Prius (1.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 264,595 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 264,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ09 WTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2024
- 264,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ09 WTV 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 (RJ09 WTV) between November 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2024 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: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
RJ09 WTV Mileage History
- 12/11/2021186,769 mi
- 26/09/2022205,227 mi+18,458 mi
- 15/11/2022209,301 mi+4,074 mi
- 24/10/2023238,277 mi+28,976 mi
- 31/10/2024264,595 mi+26,318 mi
Average of roughly 26,228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Hybrid Battery DegradationModerate
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