2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · SF09 LNS
2009 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 01 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 163,790 km. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 163,790 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF09 LNS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 163,790 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF09 LNS 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 (SF09 LNS) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), 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: “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light emits white light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SF09 LNS Odometer History
- 15/08/2024123,052 km
- 13/08/2025127,471 mi
- 13/08/2025127,476 km
- 07/08/2026163,780 km+36,304 km
- 11/08/2026163,790 km+10 km
Average of roughly 20,492 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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