2005 Toyota Prius 1.5L Electric · SM55 AEA
2005 Toyota Prius (1.5L, electric). First registered 21 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 280,462 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM55 AEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2024
- 280,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM55 AEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Prius (SM55 AEA) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SM55 AEA Mileage History
- 31/08/2022253,003 mi
- 30/08/2023264,137 mi+11,134 mi
- 31/08/2023264,137 mi
- 02/09/2024280,462 mi+16,325 mi
- 02/09/2024280,462 mi
Average of roughly 13,678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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