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YU05 VUT

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,431 mi
Last recorded137,431 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VUT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 137,431 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 128,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 128,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 120,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe and surrounding areas slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 120,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe and surrounding areas slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 113,121 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 106,561 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

various corrosion underbody

Pass 12 Sep 2019 98,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

various corrosion underbody

Pass 28 Aug 2018 91,080 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,490 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension beam bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank heat shield loose

rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,238 miles

Front Brake discs rusty

Rear Brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,575 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 58,945 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,945 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,513 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,445 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,149 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 15,132 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,965 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,781 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 9,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,787 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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YU05 VUT is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YU05 VUT, 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 YU05 VUT registered?

YU05 VUT is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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