2009 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · RJ09 WUL
2009 Toyota Prius (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 28 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 277,916 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 277,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ09 WUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 277,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ09 WUL 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 WUL) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
RJ09 WUL Mileage History
- 12/04/2024270,208 mi
- 12/04/2024270,208 mi
- 12/04/2025274,622 mi+4,414 mi
- 16/04/2026277,916 mi+3,294 mi
- 16/04/2026277,916 mi
Average of roughly 3,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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