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PY51 BYV

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,945 mi
Last recorded151,945 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 151,945 miles

Emissions not tested as rev does not exceed 2100rpm as hybrid/electric

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer section of wing corroded but not within prescribed area or affecting overall bodypanel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2019 143,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 138,975 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 127,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 127,485 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 109,227 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 109,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,690 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered with the plastic cover

Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,807 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,241 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 71,235 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 65,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,444 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,188 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 59,188 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 52,424 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,424 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,961 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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PY51 BYV is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYV, 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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PY51 BYV is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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