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DN05 BKL

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,555 mi
Last recorded192,555 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 BKL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 192,555 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 192,555 miles

Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 187,224 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 180,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 175,225 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 175,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 172,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 172,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 157,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 157,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 125,844 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 125,844 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 123,605 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 109,815 miles

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

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

front brake disc slightlyworn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 109,815 miles

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

front brake disc slightlyworn

Pass 17 Apr 2010 100,015 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 100,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,416 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,712 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)

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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DN05 BKL is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DN05 BKL, 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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DN05 BKL is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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