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YT05 VPE

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

204,983 mi
Last recorded204,983 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 VPE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 204,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 200,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under chassis corroded

Pass 16 May 2023 193,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps misty

Fail 16 May 2023 193,196 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps misty

Pass 1 Mar 2022 178,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 165,731 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 153,365 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 143,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 139,435 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 135,401 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 135,401 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 129,136 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 120,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Apr 2014 115,719 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 111,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 104,161 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,493 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 88,509 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 82,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2008 62,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YT05 VPE is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YT05 VPE, 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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YT05 VPE is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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