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AV05 NPY

2005 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,011 mi
Last recorded178,011 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NPY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 178,011 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 175,909 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 173,038 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 170,356 miles

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear bumper

both headlamp aim poor condition

Fail 21 Jan 2023 170,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear bumper

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2021 166,581 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged, no sharp edges exposed

Rear bumper damaged, no sharp edges exposed

Fail 4 Oct 2021 166,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged, no sharp edges exposed

Rear bumper damaged, no sharp edges exposed

Pass 16 Oct 2020 163,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 160,754 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 157,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 150,129 miles

Engine light on

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 141,229 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 125,158 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 125,158 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 115,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 102,438 miles

nearside door mirror is loose

uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 12 Mar 2013 102,436 miles

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

nearside door mirror is loose

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2012 91,002 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 90,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,782 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,990 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

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 NPY is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NPY, 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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AV05 NPY is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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