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EY55 SSU

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,921 mi
Last recorded68,921 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 SSU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 68,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of n/s & o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front inner & outer edges + n/s front on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle including front & rear subframes,torsion bar & all suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 64,516 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear braking surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 64,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear braking surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 57,909 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 57,909 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 51,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 44,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,047 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 34,769 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 23,295 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Pass 4 Aug 2017 19,343 miles

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre is worn

Fail 4 Aug 2017 19,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cut perishing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre is worn

Pass 15 Aug 2016 18,579 miles

offside mirror unit damaged (secure and does not affect rear view

Pass 4 Aug 2015 17,354 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 16,108 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 14,454 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,044 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 11,790 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 11,790 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 16 Sep 2010 10,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,899 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 6,716 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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EY55 SSU is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EY55 SSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY55 SSU registered?

EY55 SSU is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is EY55 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 SSU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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