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DK51 VUW

2001 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,789 mi
Last recorded122,789 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VUW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 122,789 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 117,992 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 117,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 112,124 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 112,124 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 107,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 102,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 102,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 98,212 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to child seat

Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,486 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2010 92,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to o/s/r

o/s/r sill corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2009 82,305 miles

all brake discs surface corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2008 73,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Dec 2008 73,031 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 63,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,993 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 53,993 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 39,266 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 39,266 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DK51 VUW is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DK51 VUW, 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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DK51 VUW is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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