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WV55 EEH

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,828 mi
Last recorded97,828 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 EEH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,828 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear rear exhaust corroded/close to floor pan

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 97,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

E.M.L light on dash

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear rear exhaust corroded/close to floor pan

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,383 miles

Engine light on

Fail 14 Oct 2016 93,383 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,323 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 89,323 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 86,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres close to limit

front tyres innere/outter treads balding

Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,354 miles

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

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

front tyres innere/outter treads balding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,815 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,182 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 77,182 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,059 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,277 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,673 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)

front tyres heavily worn edges

Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,984 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 44,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WV55 EEH 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 62.5%.

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 WV55 EEH, 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 WV55 EEH registered?

WV55 EEH is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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