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DV55 CZP

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

215,996 mi
Last recorded215,996 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CZP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 215,996 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2025 207,797 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 200,662 miles

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

front bumper slightly damaged

n/s rear outer sill corroded

under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2023 192,894 miles

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2023 192,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2022 185,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 16 Jun 2020 179,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroding badly

Fail 9 Jun 2020 179,163 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroding badly

Pass 11 Jun 2019 166,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged but still sercure

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 151,403 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 151,403 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 131,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 113,072 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 97,091 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 97,089 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper rubber split

Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,301 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 77,301 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,600 miles

front number plate has a character slightly damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2012 58,600 miles

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

front number plate has a character slightly damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2011 40,199 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 40,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,548 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,655 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,197 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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DV55 CZP is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CZP, 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 CZP is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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