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KN03 VAE

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,090 mi
Last recorded118,090 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 VAE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 118,090 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 100,447 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 100,470 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2019 95,678 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 92,559 miles

Oil Leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,937 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,890 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,917 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 76,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Numberplate has a crack

OSR Tyre has a minor surface cut

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,878 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 66,878 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,349 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,754 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 40,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,912 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,114 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 3,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 3,954 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 3,768 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 3,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 2,972 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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KN03 VAE is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,316 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 KN03 VAE, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN03 VAE registered?

KN03 VAE is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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