MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault vsc (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake warning light (1.1.10 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear light unit outer casing broken (no effect on output)
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill has hole on border of 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear small hole in o/s rear under floor ( non prescribed area)
amber brake warning light on
outer casing of n/s rear light lens broken. not effecting output
Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated doth upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear n/s rear light lens outer casing, part missing .no effect on emitted light
brake pad wear light on (amber)
Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated doth upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear n/s rear light lens outer casing, part missing .no effect on emitted light
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
brake pad wear light on (amber)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses very foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside rear lens cluster damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fixing missing (0.1 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror lens damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses very foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside rear lens cluster damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fixing missing (0.1 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective beam levellers fitted and headlamps foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror unit loose but secure (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear rear light cluster damaged
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly cracked and outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn heavily on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
both front shock absorber dust covers severely deteriorated
both front suspension bump stops severely deteriorated
drivers window inoperable
exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gasses
yellow brake warning light on dash
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective beam levellers fitted and headlamps foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror unit loose but secure (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear rear light cluster damaged
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly cracked and outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn heavily on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
both front shock absorber dust covers severely deteriorated
both front suspension bump stops severely deteriorated
drivers window inoperable
exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gasses
yellow brake warning light on dash
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & rear (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
pad wear light on
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S wiper blade split ;
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AU05 VEB is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 AU05 VEB, 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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AU05 VEB is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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