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KM04 KLU

2004 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

148,439 mi
Last recorded148,439 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 KLU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 148,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

multiple suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 143,786 miles

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

Underbody and multiple suspension components front to rear slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 136,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 10 Feb 2023 128,406 miles

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Pass 23 Nov 2021 118,059 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,792 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,473 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

variouse brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,884 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,504 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking around edge of tread

Fail 16 Apr 2015 89,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking around edge of tread

Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 73,226 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,736 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 55,203 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,092 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,490 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,085 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,838 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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KM04 KLU is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 KM04 KLU, 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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KM04 KLU is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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