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AO06 YGM

2006 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,252 mi
Last recorded148,252 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 YGM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 148,252 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 129,679 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 107,043 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bushes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 98,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 94,610 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 91,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 90,154 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 72,779 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 74,625 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,151 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 66,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015
Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,389 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 58,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 51,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,826 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,467 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,381 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 YGM is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YGM, 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 YGM is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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