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DE05 GKX

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

237,841 mi
Last recorded237,841 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 GKX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 237,841 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management dashboard warning light on

nearside mirror cover missing

nearside rear tyre worn on its inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn on its outer shoulder

Pass 18 Aug 2011 210,141 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 210,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre is 60% below legal limit

Pass 18 Feb 2011 177,949 miles

The n/s/f tyrer has just 2mm of thread left

The n/s/r tyre has just 3mm of thread left

Fail 18 Feb 2011 177,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

The n/s/f tyrer has just 2mm of thread left

The n/s/r tyre has just 3mm of thread left

The trackin g needs to be looked at

Pass 17 Aug 2010 153,500 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 153,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,674 miles

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

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 16 Apr 2009 132,080 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 113,706 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 113,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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DE05 GKX is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE05 GKX, 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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DE05 GKX is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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