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AO06 PXK

2006 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,708 mi
Last recorded145,708 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 PXK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 145,708 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bushes Starting to Split Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Outer Edge, Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge, Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are present preventing inspection of components

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside Bushes Starting to Split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 145,708 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bushes Starting to Split Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Outer Edge, Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge, Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are present preventing inspection of components

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside Bushes Starting to Split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 138,219 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Interior Mirror ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Starting to Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nearside & Offside Axle Bushes Starting to Split

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 18 Dec 2024 138,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Interior Mirror ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Starting to Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nearside & Offside Axle Bushes Starting to Split

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 2 Jan 2024 130,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 124,223 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 124,223 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective tie rod. (2.1.3 (d))

number plate light dim.

Pass 24 Dec 2021 109,862 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 23 Dec 2021 109,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 29 Dec 2020 88,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 84,879 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 80,950 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 76,042 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 69,871 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 64,486 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 59,251 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,003 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,556 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,250 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,267 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 PXK is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other 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 AO06 PXK, 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 PXK is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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