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AV56 WPP

2006 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,584 mi
Last recorded155,584 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 WPP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 155,584 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 149,684 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 149,668 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 142,399 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 142,054 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 133,100 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 133,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 122,931 miles

Front Bumper Slightly Insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail Lamp Unit Slightly Insecure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper Slightly Insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2020 110,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 110,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 104,149 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,799 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 98,799 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,338 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 92,311 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 78,574 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 78,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre is bald on the inside

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2012 60,965 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2010 47,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,697 miles

Both rear tyres 2mm on outer edges.

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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AV56 WPP is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV56 WPP, 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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AV56 WPP is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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