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LP02 BCV

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,521 mi
Last recorded135,521 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 BCV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 135,521 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 130,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

both fornt shock absorbers dust cover spilts

Fail 17 May 2012 130,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

both fornt shock absorbers dust cover spilts

Pass 28 Apr 2011 122,601 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 122,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 117,604 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 111,060 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 102,389 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 102,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2007 86,382 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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LP02 BCV is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LP02 BCV, 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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LP02 BCV is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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