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YT05 VPL

2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

274,676 mi
Last recorded274,676 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 VPL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 274,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 261,264 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 254,004 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 254,004 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 231,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 202,194 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 185,367 miles

Body has damage all round

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 17 Jan 2020 166,373 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis, brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle heavily Under-sealed

Fail 17 Jan 2020 166,373 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

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

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

Under-chassis, brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle heavily Under-sealed

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 142,674 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-chassis, brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle heavily Under-sealed

Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,083 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 101,831 miles

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats preventing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Fail 15 Jan 2016 101,815 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats preventing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,788 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 87,324 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

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

Under body corroded slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,175 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,907 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,434 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 63,434 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,944 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 50,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,938 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,241 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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YT05 VPL is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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