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DE05 VBV

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,331 mi
Last recorded160,331 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VBV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 160,331 miles

Car cover with under sealant

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 132,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 112,360 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 98,763 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,373 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 80,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,483 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 56,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear side wall deteriorated

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear suspension corroded

wipers worn

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,806 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 18 Apr 2016 43,077 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,573 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 36,968 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 24,636 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 9,088 miles

nearside front tyre outer tread deteriorated (cracked)

nearside rear tyre outer tread deteriorated (cracked)

offside front tyre outer tread deteriorated (cracked)

offside rear tyre outer tread deteriorated (cracked)

Pass 5 May 2011 7,741 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 6,372 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 5,543 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 4,533 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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DE05 VBV is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE05 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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