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VA02 URE

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,699 mi
Last recorded167,699 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 URE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 167,699 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 167,656 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 158,841 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 158,841 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 150,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to carry out petrol emissions test as vehicle running on battery power at time of test

Pass 7 May 2013 144,549 miles

exhaust system corroding and deterioating in places

n/s front tyres getting low especially on edges

o/s front tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 7 May 2013 144,549 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust system corroding and deterioating in places

n/s front tyres getting low especially on edges

o/s front tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 15 May 2012 135,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 135,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2011 125,779 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 119,277 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 119,277 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2009 103,977 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 103,977 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 34,752 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 34,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 65,788 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 65,788 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,126 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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VA02 URE is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VA02 URE, 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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VA02 URE is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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