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Green · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2005 · 1,497 cc

K50 ARJMOT history

K50 ARJ is a green hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 8 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 255,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.

K50 ARJ green Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2025
Mileage
255,243 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 ARJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 ARJ was last recorded at 255,243 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 10,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2015: 15,068 miles, lower than 145,685 miles on 29 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
245,090 miles · 12 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
10,153 miles
Average per year
12,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 255,243 miles
  • 2022 – 245,090 miles
  • 2021 – 229,759 miles
  • 2020 – 217,378 miles
  • 2019 – 201,979 miles
  • 2018 – 191,038 miles
  • 2017 – 171,039 miles
  • 2016 – 160,045 miles
  • 2015 – 15,068 miles
  • 2014 – 145,685 miles
  • 2013 – 132,055 miles
  • 2012 – 118,330 miles
  • 2011 – 101,638 miles
  • 2009 – 82,035 miles
  • 2008 – 64,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,243 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,243 miles (+10,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    255,243 miles
    Test number
    452765769939
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  2. Pass245,090 miles (+15,331)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    245,090 miles
    Test number
    294564379036
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass229,759 miles (+12,381)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    229,759 miles
    Test number
    290085094953
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass217,378 miles (+15,399)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    217,378 miles
    Test number
    803961067372
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass201,979 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    201,979 miles
    Test number
    560645544816
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail201,979 miles (+10,941)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,979 miles
    Test number
    222510458209
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass191,038 miles (+19,999)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    191,038 miles
    Test number
    529152912608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass171,039 miles (+224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    171,039 miles
    Test number
    289870093435
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side ball joints and oil leak linkages (2.5.A.1c)
  9. Fail170,815 miles (+10,770)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,815 miles
    Test number
    844774007081
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses crazing (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Pass160,045 miles (+144,977)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    160,045 miles
    Test number
    211032475272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,068 miles (-130,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,068 miles
    Test number
    216600055474
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass145,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    145,685 miles
    Test number
    606779544105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail145,685 miles (+13,630)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,685 miles
    Test number
    877539644199
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass132,055 miles (+13,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    132,055 miles
    Test number
    466370753166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass118,330 miles (+16,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    118,330 miles
    Test number
    377810552110
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass101,638 miles (+19,603)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    101,638 miles
    Test number
    956962451166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,035 miles (+17,790)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,035 miles
    Test number
    953287749239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,245 miles
    Test number
    212851178117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 ARJ

Does K50 ARJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K50 ARJ expired on 15 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K50 ARJ?
The MOT on K50 ARJ expired on 15 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K50 ARJ done?
K50 ARJ was recorded at 255,243 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024, an average of 12,196 miles a year.
Has K50 ARJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 ARJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on K50 ARJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K50 ARJ find?
K50 ARJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; rear suspension corroded.

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