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GY02 VAA

2002 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,933 mi
Last recorded165,933 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 VAA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 165,933 miles

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

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 14 Jun 2013 157,012 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 145,025 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 145,025 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 126,302 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 110,773 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 110,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 95,373 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 82,605 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 May 2008 82,605 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 May 2007 68,019 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 54,503 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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GY02 VAA is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GY02 VAA, 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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What year was GY02 VAA registered?

GY02 VAA is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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