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VE51 OCA

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,264 mi
Last recorded168,264 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 OCA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2017 168,264 miles

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 155,136 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 144,823 miles

rear brakes need looking at

Pass 17 Jan 2014 135,580 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 125,968 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 114,360 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 94,675 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 73,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 60,834 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 47,793 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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VE51 OCA is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE51 OCA, 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 VE51 OCA registered?

VE51 OCA is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 February 2002.

Is VE51 OCA safe to buy?

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