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AO56 FNY

2006 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,241 mi
Last recorded172,241 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FNY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 172,241 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2026 171,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 161,569 miles

all under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 156,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 156,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 148,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 148,104 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 140,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 140,854 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 132,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 125,860 miles

Sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 119,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,391 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 110,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,098 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 81,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,234 miles

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 71,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 62,831 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 46,603 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,733 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,260 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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AO56 FNY is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol 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 AO56 FNY, 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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AO56 FNY is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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