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LS02 VEK

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Fuel cells 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,869 mi
Last recorded183,869 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 VEK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeFuel cells
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 183,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 183,863 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 179,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 173,454 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 165,553 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

hybrid/ no emissions

slight play in nearside front shock absorber top mount

Pass 29 Aug 2017 156,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 148,416 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 140,359 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 132,330 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrishing/cracking

exhaust corroding

front brake disc inners corroding

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 29 Aug 2014 132,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrishing/cracking

exhaust corroding

front brake disc inners corroding

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 29 Aug 2013 120,622 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 111,212 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 111,212 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 99,015 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 83,046 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 83,046 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 77,958 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 77,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 67,559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,614 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 46,959 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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LS02 VEK is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc fuel cells engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LS02 VEK, 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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LS02 VEK is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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