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AU56 UVL

2006 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,203 mi
Last recorded133,203 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 UVL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 133,203 miles

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

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

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

Underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 116,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 113,003 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 113,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 109,775 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 109,775 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 100,877 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 100,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,745 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,684 miles

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

Offside Front calliper creaking when brake is applied

Fail 16 Feb 2017 82,682 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective unable to check fuel cap as flap wont open (7.2.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front calliper creaking when brake is applied

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,257 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 72,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tank fuel pipe corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2015 63,777 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tank fuel pipe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,445 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 54,439 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,660 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,393 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,300 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,474 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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AU56 UVL is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AU56 UVL, 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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AU56 UVL is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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