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CU05 SVZ

2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,606 mi
Last recorded150,606 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 SVZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 150,606 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 144,004 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 144,004 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 136,593 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 122,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 109,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 109,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 96,292 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2020 86,968 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 84,053 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,960 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 77,960 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 70,843 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,402 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,266 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 38,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,260 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 18,470 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 17,759 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 17,759 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 16,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 16,278 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,964 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 13,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,892 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,239 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,097 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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CU05 SVZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU05 SVZ, 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 CU05 SVZ registered?

CU05 SVZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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