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AU56 UYP

2006 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

231,801 mi
Last recorded231,801 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 UYP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 231,801 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 218,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 218,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 207,282 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 207,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 194,845 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 194,832 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 186,052 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 181,256 miles

Both Front Fog Lamps Damaged

Both Rear Tyres Worn Out Of Shape On Inner Shoulders

EML On

Front Brake Discs Worn/Lipped

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 152,825 miles

Both Front Fog Lights Lenses Broken

EML On

Front Brake Discs LIpped

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

Fail 18 Nov 2015 152,825 miles

Both Front Fog Lights Lenses Broken

EML On

Front Brake Discs LIpped

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 127,160 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 127,160 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 112,859 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 109,338 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,710 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,165 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 UYP is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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