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CE54 KAO

2004 Toyota Prius

Maroon Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,012 mi
Last recorded200,012 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 KAO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 200,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 189,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 175,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose damaged no sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 162,942 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 159,963 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 159,963 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 158,080 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 154,830 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 152,374 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 148,895 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 143,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 138,707 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 8 Jul 2015 138,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 9 Jul 2014 120,034 miles

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

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

small hole in exhaust system

Pass 8 Aug 2013 106,238 miles

Exhaust system deteriated.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,116 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,385 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,470 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 66,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear axle bushes starting to split

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,489 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,707 miles

surface rust to rear discs

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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CE54 KAO is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Maroon with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 97,586 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 CE54 KAO, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE54 KAO is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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