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RF09 FZP

2009 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,576 mi
Last recorded208,576 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Prius98,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 FZP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 208,576 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 208,576 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2024 202,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 202,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 194,095 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 183,367 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 183,073 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 169,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 161,071 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 161,071 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 152,380 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 142,085 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 142,085 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,504 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 132,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 5 Aug 2016 114,572 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 114,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,833 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,239 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,177 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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RF09 FZP is a 2009 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 98,016 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF09 FZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF09 FZP registered?

RF09 FZP is a 2009 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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