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GY52 YTA

2002 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,671 mi
Last recorded71,671 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 YTA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 71,671 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,286 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

o/s/f headlamp lense deterioated.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 65,946 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner raised tread edges

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,744 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer raised tread edges

Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,562 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner raised tread edge

Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,916 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 50,916 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,972 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 41,972 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges(step pattern tyre)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,886 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,340 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 39,875 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 39,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all brake discs in poor condition and all wheels slightly binding.

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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GY52 YTA is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY52 YTA, 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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GY52 YTA is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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