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BG06 SPU

2006 Toyota Prius

Green Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

241,884 mi
Last recorded241,884 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 SPU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 241,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 69,731 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,690 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,798 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,129 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 31,129 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,117 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 17,696 miles

slight wear and discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,536 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 12,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant residue on waterpump body

offside rear tyre is cut but not to cords

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,701 miles

coolant residue on waterpump body

offside rear tyre is cut but not to cords

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs

Fail 29 Jun 2010 11,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

waterpump body has coolant residue on it, indicating a posible leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 11,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

waterpump body has coolant residue on it, indicating a posible leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 8,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre which is unrepairable and leaking air

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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BG06 SPU is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BG06 SPU, 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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BG06 SPU is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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