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AO05 SZU

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,219 mi
Last recorded162,219 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 SZU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 162,219 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 156,782 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 153,171 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 147,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 147,238 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 143,342 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 117,854 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 117,645 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 95,957 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 95,957 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 83,968 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 68,560 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 68,559 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 57,864 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 44,168 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 44,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 34,990 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 34,990 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,410 miles

osr seat belt checked with child seat in place ...child seat incorectly fitted

osr tyre perishing

plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,110 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,272 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,223 miles

Cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre not down to cords

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 12,627 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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AO05 SZU is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO05 SZU, 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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AO05 SZU is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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