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YA05 FVC

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,948 mi
Last recorded150,948 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 FVC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 150,948 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 150,948 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 135,487 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 135,487 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 121,252 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 106,238 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 106,238 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,589 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,156 miles

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

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)

REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION DUE TO CORROSION.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,231 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres outer edges worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,422 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 22,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YA05 FVC is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YA05 FVC, 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 YA05 FVC registered?

YA05 FVC is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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