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GU04 KBK

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,578 mi
Last recorded229,578 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 KBK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 229,578 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 228,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 218,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 218,858 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 206,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 206,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 192,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn Very Low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn Very Low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Floor Corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough Knocking Noise From Steering Column Steering Feels Rough When Turned Left To Right Full Lock (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 192,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Deteriorated (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Deteriorated (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated, No Beam Image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Floor Corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough Knocking Noise From Steering Column Steering Feels Rough When Turned Left To Right Full Lock (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 171,903 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 171,903 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 155,207 miles

Front Direction Indicators Deteriorated

Knocking Noise Through Steering When Turned Left To Right

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp Deteriorated, Output Slightly Reduced

Offside Rear Mudflap Fouling Tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension Coil Springs, Top Coils Corroded

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

Vehicle Difficult To Inspect Fully Due to Heavy Build Up of Mud & Soil Under Vehicle

Pass 25 May 2016 135,113 miles

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

Vehicle Very Difficult To Inspect Due To Heavy Build Up Of Soil/Earth Over Suspension Front & Rear

Fail 24 May 2016 135,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Very Low On Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Very Low On Edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle Very Difficult To Inspect Due To Heavy Build Up Of Soil/Earth Over Suspension Front & Rear

Fail 24 Jun 2015 120,636 miles

Knocking Noise Through Steering Column On Left To Right

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 120,636 miles

Knocking Noise Through Steering Column On Left To Right

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,976 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,604 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,330 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 46,090 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Two small cuts in offside front tyre tread

Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,090 miles

Two small cuts in offside front tyre tread

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,154 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,656 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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GU04 KBK is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GU04 KBK, 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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GU04 KBK is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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