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AU05 VEM

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

217,200 mi
Last recorded217,200 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VEM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 217,200 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 217,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 214,390 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 211,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 208,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 205,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 202,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 192,707 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2016 86,260 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 79,019 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,121 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 72,121 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,624 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,613 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,037 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,101 miles

n/s/rear brake recording slightly low

Fail 16 Mar 2010 43,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,961 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,042 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 37,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,620 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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AU05 VEM is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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