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KO04 BBN

2004 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,036 mi
Last recorded148,036 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 BBN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 148,036 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 148,036 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 146,825 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 157,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 156,732 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 155,363 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 155,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 154,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge within tread age 14-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge within tread age 14-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 153,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 152,246 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 150,130 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly deteriorated

Offside front fog light not working

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

Pass 9 May 2016 142,574 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 140,956 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 134,197 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 120,807 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 104,409 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 90,409 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 80,394 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,046 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 53,731 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 40,081 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,694 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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KO04 BBN is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KO04 BBN, 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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KO04 BBN is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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