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A13 BTL

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,230 mi
Last recorded178,230 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BTL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 178,230 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 168,735 miles

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

Offside Rear impact damage on bumper

Pass 6 Feb 2016 162,960 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 162,960 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 154,334 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 146,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light ON

Engine oil LOW

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 146,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light ON

Engine oil LOW

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 132,451 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 120,367 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 120,062 miles

Offside Rear Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 110,169 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 110,169 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,135 miles

both front discs corroded and lipped

both rear tryes worn on outer raised tread edges

Fail 30 Mar 2010 93,135 miles

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

both front discs corroded and lipped

both rear tryes worn on outer raised tread edges

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,241 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,241 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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A13 BTL is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 97,257 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 A13 BTL, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 BTL is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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