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AFT 488H

2006 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,789 mi
Last recorded117,789 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFT 488H
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 117,789 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 106,094 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut

Nearside Rear perishing cracks

Fail 9 May 2025 106,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut

Nearside Rear perishing cracks

Pass 12 May 2024 100,290 miles

Front both side front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer egde

engine misting of oil

Pass 2 Apr 2023 94,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 94,493 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,392 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front & offside rear tyres poor condition & low tread

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2022 86,392 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front & offside rear tyres poor condition & low tread

Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 83,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,272 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 74,844 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 74,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 70,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,297 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,028 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsr tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

osf tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

Fail 16 Sep 2014 47,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nsr tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

osf tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,679 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,433 miles

The front brake discs are worn and corrode over the braking surface. Passed MOT efficiency test.

There is surface corrosion on rear brake discs. Passed MOT efficiency test.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,163 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,316 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)

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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AFT 488H is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AFT 488H, 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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AFT 488H is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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