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SW02 BYK

2002 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,022 mi
Last recorded83,022 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 BYK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 83,022 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 83,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,761 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 75,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 71,796 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,363 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,308 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,215 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 51,667 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,734 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,045 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,279 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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SW02 BYK is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW02 BYK, 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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SW02 BYK is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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