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YR55 YVT

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,175 mi
Last recorded119,175 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 YVT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 119,175 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,455 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,809 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 96,809 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 91,286 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2019 91,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,688 miles

child seats fitted

front wipers worn

rear axel bushes deteriorated

water pump leaking

Fail 24 Jan 2018 87,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

child seats fitted

front wipers worn

rear axel bushes deteriorated

water pump leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2017 81,297 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 81,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,926 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 69,237 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,237 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 62,965 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 62,965 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,064 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,532 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 42,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,007 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,808 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,000 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,048 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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YR55 YVT is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YR55 YVT, 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 YR55 YVT registered?

YR55 YVT is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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