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AO56 FYE

2006 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,336 mi
Last recorded162,336 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FYE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 162,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2026 162,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective not fully tested due to dip beam inoperative (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2025 156,616 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 156,616 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 149,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 149,178 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 142,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 132,296 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 132,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 122,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,809 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Sep 2020 119,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2019 116,148 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 110,972 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 110,972 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 105,843 miles

Front front tyre outer walls worn/cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake/road wheel slight binding

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,230 miles

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,686 miles

n/s/r +o/s/r child seats fitted-not allowing full inspection

under trays /engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Sep 2012 79,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat belt fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,354 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat belt fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,373 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,156 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 FYE is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FYE, 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 FYE is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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