2010 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · SM10 VUX
2010 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Aug 2010. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID 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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SM10 VUX Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 16/12/2021
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Prius Mk3 (XW30)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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- Brake Actuator FailureSerious
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- EGR Clogging / Head GasketSerious
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