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AO06 ABZ

2006 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

311,048 mi
Last recorded311,048 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 ABZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 311,048 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 289,824 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Front Sub frame, Front Suspension arms, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Rear springs.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 271,217 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2022 271,217 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 253,440 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 226,818 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 226,818 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 174,207 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 174,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 124,162 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 124,101 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,286 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,936 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 80,926 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,986 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,544 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,492 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,609 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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AO06 ABZ is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO06 ABZ, 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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AO06 ABZ is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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