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AE02 AZU

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,509 mi
Last recorded171,509 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AZU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 171,509 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 171,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 157,553 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear FUEL PIPE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 26 Mar 2014 137,894 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 137,894 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 121,253 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,853 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 111,840 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 101,272 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 88,318 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding on

Fail 24 Feb 2009 74,369 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,084 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,579 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,270 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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AE02 AZU is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,628 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 AE02 AZU, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE02 AZU registered?

AE02 AZU is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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