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ARU 12

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,097 mi
Last recorded108,097 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 12
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 108,097 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 107,699 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 104,093 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 97,280 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 97,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,170 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 86,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 79,284 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,640 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,882 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/f wiper slight damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,920 miles

VTS NO 7456a9 In 2009- Mot Test No 990705799261 Miles Was 33238 In 2010- Mot Test No 190447980228 Miles Was 40682.- Not 68358 Miles.And In 2011 /24/10/2011. Miles Is 47920.. Near Side Front Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,238 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 33,226 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,985 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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ARU 12 is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARU 12, 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 ARU 12 registered?

ARU 12 is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is ARU 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARU 12 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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