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RV52 BBF

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,817 mi
Last recorded201,817 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 BBF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2015 201,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 181,812 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 159,630 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 141,392 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 120,367 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 120,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 102,497 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 85,430 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 63,343 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,245 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 42,245 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,775 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,835 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 30,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 23,354 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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RV52 BBF is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV52 BBF, 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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What year was RV52 BBF registered?

RV52 BBF is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is RV52 BBF safe to buy?

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