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EY51 ETU

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,672 mi
Last recorded103,672 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 ETU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,672 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 83,455 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,626 miles

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

both rear tyres slight damage to outer walls

Fail 30 Jul 2014 77,626 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight damage to outer walls

o/s front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,105 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 72,105 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,132 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,444 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,382 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 53,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,508 miles

175/65/14

Near side front tyre tread worn on inner and outer edge, ttread low.

Near side rear tyre wall showing small cracks.

Off side front tyre tread worn on inner and outer edge, tread low.

Off side rear tyre wall showing small cracks.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,445 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,537 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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EY51 ETU is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EY51 ETU, 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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What year was EY51 ETU registered?

EY51 ETU is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EY51 ETU safe to buy?

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