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Y212 FAA

2001 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,249 mi
Last recorded130,249 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 FAA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 130,249 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 120,111 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 116,445 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 116,445 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 111,924 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,574 miles

Exempt From Emissions Testing

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 100,574 miles

Exempt From Emissions Testing

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,690 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,054 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 40,050 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,339 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,849 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 25 Feb 2008 24,685 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,841 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,138 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 22,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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Y212 FAA is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y212 FAA, 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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Y212 FAA is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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