2010 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · YR10 DZS
2010 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 30 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 173,272 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 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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YR10 DZS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2022
- 173,272 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.
YR10 DZS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Toyota Prius (YR10 DZS) between March 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2022 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
YR10 DZS Mileage History
- 25/03/2022173,015 mi
- 08/04/2022173,272 mi+257 mi
Average of roughly 6,723 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Brake Actuator FailureSerious
The brake accumulator pump (actuator) fails and loses pressure assistance, so the pump runs constantly or the pedal feels hard on high-mileage Gen 3 Prius.
- EGR Clogging / Head GasketSerious
Clogged EGR system causes misfires and eventually head gasket failure on high-mile drivers.
- Hybrid Battery DegradationModerate
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