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AV55 VNW

2006 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

216,993 mi
Last recorded216,993 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VNW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 216,993 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 187,794 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 159,383 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 148,000 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 125,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 125,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 113,936 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 88,415 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe leaking behind heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 84,004 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,256 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,038 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,141 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,356 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,673 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,462 miles

NSR Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,046 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,766 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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AV55 VNW is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AV55 VNW, 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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AV55 VNW is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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