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PY51 AAK

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,405 mi
Last recorded150,405 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 AAK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 150,405 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 136,731 miles

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

Offside rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adults seat belt.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 116,362 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 116,362 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 112,016 miles

n/s/f obligatory miror isnt secure

Pass 9 Dec 2011 110,690 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,907 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

N/S Door mirror glass smashed

Fail 1 Apr 2009 92,907 miles

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

Both rear brakes slightly binding

N/S Door mirror glass smashed

O/S/F tyre worn 2mm tread

Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,957 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,020 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,414 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 28,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,269 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

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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PY51 AAK is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 86,402 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 PY51 AAK, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PY51 AAK registered?

PY51 AAK is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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