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AF56 GVL

2006 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,494 mi
Last recorded168,494 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 GVL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 168,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam surface corrosion

Underneath surface corroison

Pass 30 Aug 2024 159,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 151,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 139,459 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 139,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 106,988 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,495 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,274 miles

CAT is new

headlamps have deteorated, pattern poor

o/s outer c/v boot is weeping

Fail 15 Aug 2019 82,274 miles

CAT is new

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

headlamps have deteorated, pattern poor

o/s outer c/v boot is weeping

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,838 miles

Both headlight outputs poor

o/s/f outer constant velocity boot weep

Fail 3 Sep 2018 78,838 miles

Both headlight outputs poor

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f outer constant velocity boot weep

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,488 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,789 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,103 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,697 miles

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

Fail 22 Aug 2012 38,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre worn on edges

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,377 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,541 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,785 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 GVL is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GVL, 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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AF56 GVL is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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