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YS05 VPA

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

260,740 mi
Last recorded260,740 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 VPA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2015 260,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 249,732 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 228,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

near sid fornt bolt wllding with bubfrm

Fail 30 Sep 2013 228,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

near sid fornt bolt wllding with bubfrm

Pass 19 Sep 2012 194,341 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 150,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 125,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 99,020 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,587 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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YS05 VPA is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS05 VPA, 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 YS05 VPA registered?

YS05 VPA is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YS05 VPA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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