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GJ52 VKZ

2002 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,437 mi
Last recorded119,437 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VKZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 119,437 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 110,459 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 110,459 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,831 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 85,831 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,682 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,788 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,954 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,705 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,289 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,746 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,346 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,317 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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GJ52 VKZ is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,628 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 GJ52 VKZ, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ52 VKZ is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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