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A2 GYK

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,337 mi
Last recorded112,337 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GYK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 112,337 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,077 miles

Central Rear Lower suspension axle corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 105,077 miles

Central Rear Lower suspension axle corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 97,423 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 97,422 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 91,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 82,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint CLAMP missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces both sides STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 71,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,126 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 57,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 50,750 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,548 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 43,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,134 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,677 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,036 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,265 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,716 miles

handbrake travel excessive

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,021 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,094 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,353 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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A2 GYK is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 86,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A2 GYK, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A2 GYK is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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