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AV06 VEP

2006 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,315 mi
Last recorded101,315 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VEP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 101,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,807 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 99,960 miles

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

Front front brakes squeak

Pass 3 Apr 2023 96,764 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 89,362 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 89,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 82,682 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,004 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,282 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Coil spring worn both sides slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 73,282 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Coil spring worn both sides slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 59,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,727 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,560 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,713 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 27,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,515 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,245 miles

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

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

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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AV06 VEP is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other 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 AV06 VEP, 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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AV06 VEP is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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