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LX52 NKZ

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,434 mi
Last recorded122,434 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 NKZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 122,434 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 6 Apr 2023 117,128 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 117,128 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 113,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 111,654 miles

mil light is dash

Pass 18 Mar 2020 109,699 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 109,699 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamps fogged up affecting the aim pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 105,564 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroding.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,513 miles

atten headlamp lenses

rear & o/s/f tyres perishing

wet test

Fail 11 Apr 2018 103,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

atten headlamp lenses

rear & o/s/f tyres perishing

wet test

Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,968 miles

atten headlamp lenses

rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Apr 2017 99,968 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

atten headlamp lenses

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,130 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 88,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Apr 2013 83,139 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,918 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,744 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,414 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 24,507 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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LX52 NKZ is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LX52 NKZ, 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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LX52 NKZ is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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