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YC52 CYU

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,444 mi
Last recorded150,444 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 CYU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 150,444 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 134,748 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 123,833 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

vehicle underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2014 115,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr wheel arch excessively corroded

small holes in nsr outer sill

Pass 21 Jun 2013 106,608 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 106,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,258 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 98,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 87,068 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 87,068 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 79,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,917 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,464 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 62,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 91,862 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 43,622 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre flat

Fail 31 May 2006 43,622 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre flat

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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YC52 CYU is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC52 CYU, 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 YC52 CYU registered?

YC52 CYU is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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