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WU55 NHY

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,057 mi
Last recorded122,057 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 NHY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,057 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 91,429 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,818 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 90,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 88,667 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,889 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,111 miles

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

o/s/front tyre accelerated wear on inside edge

Fail 4 Nov 2015 80,111 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre accelerated wear on inside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,513 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2014 73,513 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,255 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,738 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,641 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,033 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,739 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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WU55 NHY is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WU55 NHY, 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 WU55 NHY registered?

WU55 NHY is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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