2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · YY09 OYE
2009 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 203,585 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY09 OYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 203,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY09 OYE 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 (YY09 OYE) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
YY09 OYE Mileage History
- 20/12/2021146,405 mi
- 04/01/2023164,683 mi+18,278 mi
- 04/01/2023164,683 mi
- 20/06/2024194,148 mi+29,465 mi
- 30/10/2025203,585 mi+9,437 mi
Average of roughly 14,812 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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