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DV55 BVR

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,175 mi
Last recorded112,175 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 BVR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,175 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 112,175 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,251 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 80,566 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 80,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 59,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,106 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 69,406 miles

REAR & O/S FRONT BRAKE-PADS APEAR LOW. Thanx.

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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DV55 BVR is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV55 BVR, 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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DV55 BVR is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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