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2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,331 mi
Last recorded82,331 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 SEO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,331 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 82,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,308 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,307 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 65,409 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 65,408 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Both rear tyres cracking

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 60,376 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 60,376 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,863 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 56,234 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,687 miles

NSF tyre on 2mm

OSF tyre on 2mm

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,900 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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YW05 SEO is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YW05 SEO, 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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YW05 SEO is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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