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AV51 VDD

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,649 mi
Last recorded129,649 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VDD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 129,649 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 125,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 125,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 119,265 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2018 119,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 116,439 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 116,438 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 111,351 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 111,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 99,687 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,629 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 91,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,581 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 75,838 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,345 miles

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

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

both front discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

both rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,761 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,656 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,800 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside & Nearside Rear Brakes Binding

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 5,975 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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AV51 VDD is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV51 VDD, 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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AV51 VDD is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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