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YT55 CUW

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,963 mi
Last recorded105,963 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 CUW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 105,963 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 105,935 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 87,731 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,537 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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YT55 CUW is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT55 CUW, 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 YT55 CUW registered?

YT55 CUW is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is YT55 CUW safe to buy?

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