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YA55 LPZ

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

272,389 mi
Last recorded272,389 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 LPZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 272,389 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 272,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 258,290 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 258,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 253,827 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 253,827 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low water (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 224,037 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 204,082 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 204,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 185,445 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 170,977 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 170,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 146,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 146,997 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 124,264 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2010 124,255 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2009 105,871 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 79,350 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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YA55 LPZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YA55 LPZ, 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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YA55 LPZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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