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DG05 VYA

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,556 mi
Last recorded156,556 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VYA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 156,556 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

age related corrosion within all prescribed areas under vehicle / general

Pass 20 Dec 2022 140,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 121,706 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 121,706 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 105,737 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 98,287 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,024 miles

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

Front coil spring worn Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Bumper damadge-

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 96,024 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front coil spring worn Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Bumper damadge-

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,030 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,030 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,410 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 57,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,746 miles

parking brake warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,329 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,186 miles

nearside front tyre has damage on sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2010 11,520 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 6,959 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 3,965 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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DG05 VYA is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG05 VYA, 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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DG05 VYA is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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