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AK05 SRZ

2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,081 mi
Last recorded171,081 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SRZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 171,081 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear axle/suspension corroded but not excessive

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 171,081 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear axle/suspension corroded but not excessive

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 159,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge. no cords exposed

Pass 13 Mar 2015 147,353 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 147,353 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 137,497 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 137,497 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 128,076 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 128,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 115,334 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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,225 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 93,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 78,643 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 55,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,980 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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AK05 SRZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK05 SRZ, 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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AK05 SRZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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