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BJ06 YKA

2006 Toyota Prius

Green Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

182,573 mi
Last recorded182,573 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 YKA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 182,573 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear General Corrosion under car

Pass 21 Jul 2025 172,480 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 160,961 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 160,961 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 151,592 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 144,300 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 138,663 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 134,281 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 128,473 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 128,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 124,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 124,509 miles

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 121,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 113,333 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 104,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2014 96,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tested wet

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,739 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 88,739 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,317 miles

water pump leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,601 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 19 May 2010 44,858 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 May 2010 44,858 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,196 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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BJ06 YKA is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BJ06 YKA, 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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BJ06 YKA is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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