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AF56 LPY

2006 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

201,498 mi
Last recorded201,498 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LPY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 201,498 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 195,713 miles

exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2024 195,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 187,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 180,116 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 173,045 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 162,206 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 153,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 143,250 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 137,126 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 130,088 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 122,721 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,071 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 115,071 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 107,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 107,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,702 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 90,382 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 81,071 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 70,167 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 LPY is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric 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 LPY, 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 LPY is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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