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WU05 SBV

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,656 mi
Last recorded103,656 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 SBV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 103,656 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 103,656 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 100,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points nsr, osr, osf (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

multiple holes in chassis rail (additional fixings added)

Pass 25 Mar 2025 92,949 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr and osr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 92,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr and osr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 83,398 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 76,721 miles

accident damage o/s/f .......

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge .......

Fail 25 Mar 2023 76,721 miles

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

accident damage o/s/f .......

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge .......

Pass 19 Mar 2022 67,647 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 67,647 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,961 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,625 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,213 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,491 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,756 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,223 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,938 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,056 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,438 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,868 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,755 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,724 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,261 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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WU05 SBV 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 79.2%.

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 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 WU05 SBV, 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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What year was WU05 SBV registered?

WU05 SBV is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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