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Black · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2006 · 1,497 cc

J9 TAOMOT history

J9 TAO is a black hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 13 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

J9 TAO black Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
150,168 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 TAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 TAO was last recorded at 150,168 miles on 11 May 2026, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,040 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
6,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,168 miles
  • 2025 – 150,040 miles
  • 2024 – 147,523 miles
  • 2023 – 141,450 miles
  • 2022 – 134,811 miles
  • 2021 – 127,035 miles
  • 2020 – 121,458 miles
  • 2019 – 117,886 miles
  • 2018 – 111,035 miles
  • 2017 – 108,256 miles
  • 2016 – 105,803 miles
  • 2015 – 97,984 miles
  • 2014 – 85,593 miles
  • 2013 – 74,276 miles
  • 2012 – 61,206 miles
  • 2010 – 51,527 miles
  • 2008 – 31,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,168 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    150,168 miles
    Test number
    217522504709
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail150,168 miles (+128)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,168 miles
    Test number
    743380475285
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass150,040 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    150,040 miles
    Test number
    433924496406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,523 miles (+6,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,523 miles
    Test number
    988538083927
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass141,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,450 miles
    Test number
    302474579283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,450 miles (+6,639)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,450 miles
    Test number
    477866332280
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass134,811 miles (+7,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,811 miles
    Test number
    553293495205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass127,035 miles (+5,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    127,035 miles
    Test number
    446022004057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass121,458 miles (+3,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    121,458 miles
    Test number
    230248052493
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass117,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,886 miles
    Test number
    608585852593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail117,886 miles (+6,851)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,886 miles
    Test number
    353518154995
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass111,035 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,035 miles
    Test number
    932581091491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,256 miles
    Test number
    824299016025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail108,256 miles (+2,453)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,256 miles
    Test number
    720600355675
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass105,803 miles (+7,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,803 miles
    Test number
    567986740011
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass97,984 miles (+1,898)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,984 miles
    Test number
    559973875037
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers juddering
  17. Fail96,086 miles (+10,493)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,086 miles
    Test number
    108759225058
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass85,593 miles (+11,317)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,593 miles
    Test number
    135616714053
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Pass74,276 miles (+13,070)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    978806013000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,206 miles (+9,679)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,206 miles
    Test number
    638296502090
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTracking
  21. Pass51,527 miles (+10,102)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,527 miles
    Test number
    273008250319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,425 miles (+10,358)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,425 miles
    Test number
    341854100035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,067 miles
    Test number
    792562858361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 TAO

Does J9 TAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 TAO is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 TAO?
The MOT on J9 TAO is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 TAO done?
J9 TAO was recorded at 150,168 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 6,846 miles a year.
Has J9 TAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 TAO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 TAO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J9 TAO find?
J9 TAO passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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