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AV05 NPC

2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

150,006 mi
Last recorded150,006 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NPC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 150,006 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 142,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 135,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 128,402 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 117,837 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 107,417 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 101,843 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,235 miles

hybrid emission not tested

Pass 14 Jul 2018 88,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 83,704 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,568 miles

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,159 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,520 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,581 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 48,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,290 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,947 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,767 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,374 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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AV05 NPC is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AV05 NPC, 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 AV05 NPC registered?

AV05 NPC is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is AV05 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 NPC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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