2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Electric · SM59 VLP
2009 Toyota Prius (1.8L, electric). First registered 31 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 91,279 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM59 VLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 91,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM59 VLP 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 (SM59 VLP) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM59 VLP Mileage History
- 10/06/202238,564 mi
- 15/02/202466,267 mi+27,703 mi
- 06/02/202581,045 mi+14,778 mi
- 06/03/202691,279 mi+10,234 mi
- 06/03/202691,279 mi
Average of roughly 14,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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