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2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,425 mi
Last recorded149,425 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 BBV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 149,425 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 149,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 144,586 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 137,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 137,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 127,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 115,569 miles

both side inner sill rear corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 110,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 103,301 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,724 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,871 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,096 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 91,085 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 88,102 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 85,074 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 82,423 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 79,537 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 76,751 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 76,751 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 72,761 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 67,822 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 67,822 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 62,207 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 29 May 2007 56,932 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 51,203 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 49,090 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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X459 BBV is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X459 BBV, 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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X459 BBV is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 February 2001.

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