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AE55 YBV

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,091 mi
Last recorded29,091 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 YBV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 29,091 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 29,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,063 miles

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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AE55 YBV is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE55 YBV, 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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What year was AE55 YBV registered?

AE55 YBV is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE55 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 YBV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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