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AE51 CKU

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,347 mi
Last recorded151,347 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CKU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 151,347 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 151,347 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 143,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 143,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 136,049 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 136,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 132,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 125,389 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 120,594 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 120,593 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 109,161 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 100,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 100,250 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 97,834 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 93,208 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 87,940 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 79,757 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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AE51 CKU is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AE51 CKU, 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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AE51 CKU is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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