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YE51 VZT

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,660 mi
Last recorded122,660 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 VZT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 122,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 122,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 121,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

headlamps deteriorated/dip beam image poor

n/s and o/s rear inner sills /chassis corroded

n/s outer sill damaged/showing corrosion

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear axle corroded

rear brake pipes poorly routed

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 22 Aug 2019 121,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

headlamps deteriorated/dip beam image poor

n/s and o/s rear inner sills /chassis corroded

n/s outer sill damaged/showing corrosion

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear axle corroded

rear brake pipes poorly routed

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 21 Aug 2018 119,544 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded not considered excessive

Pass 26 Aug 2017 118,035 miles

Offside Front Inner outer edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner outer edge of tyre worn

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear sections of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 113,704 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,170 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,661 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight bind on osf brake

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,547 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,634 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 85,208 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,869 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 72,275 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,900 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 6,302 miles

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

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

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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YE51 VZT is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YE51 VZT, 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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YE51 VZT is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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