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AF56 GVE

2006 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,320 mi
Last recorded181,320 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 GVE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 181,320 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 175,930 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 170,887 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 166,734 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 163,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 158,361 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 154,565 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 150,179 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 140,541 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 140,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 130,175 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 122,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 109,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 100,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 100,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,345 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 83,051 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 83,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,552 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,518 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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AF56 GVE is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 97,570 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 AF56 GVE, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF56 GVE registered?

AF56 GVE is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is AF56 GVE safe to buy?

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