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BD56 ECA

2006 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

209,576 mi
Last recorded209,576 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ECA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 209,576 miles

Nearside Front Side mirror is slightly loose

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 201,588 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 191,985 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 182,271 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 175,808 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 171,480 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 163,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured between 1.6mm (legal limit) and 2mm. Bald on edges, will cut to chords. (195/55 R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured between 3 and 4mm, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 163,062 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured between 1.6mm (legal limit) and 2mm. Bald on edges, will cut to chords. (195/55 R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured between 3 and 4mm, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 147,522 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera attached to rear view mirror and blocking a large amount of the drivers view to the nearside ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 131,261 miles

Nearside number plate lamp dim

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 114,663 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 100,540 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,836 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,628 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 58,785 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,674 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,323 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,027 miles

both front tyres low on inner 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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BD56 ECA is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric 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 BD56 ECA, 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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BD56 ECA is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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