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BK56 OEL

2006 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

200,382 mi
Last recorded200,382 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 OEL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 200,382 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 196,836 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective detteriorated with age (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear section corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2024 196,835 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective detteriorated with age (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rear section corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2023 192,287 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 187,435 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 184,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 182,340 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 179,731 miles

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

Offside sill damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 179,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside sill damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 171,555 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 171,555 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 164,146 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 26 Aug 2016 153,766 miles

NSF fog lamp not working

low engine oil

offside sill damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2016 153,766 miles

NSF fog lamp not working

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

low engine oil

offside sill damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2015 137,054 miles

Dent in offside sill

Exhaust rear section coroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 120,338 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 120,338 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,205 miles

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

OSF tyre bald on edges of tread.

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 103,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres bald on the inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,179 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,628 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,134 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,438 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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BK56 OEL is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BK56 OEL, 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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BK56 OEL is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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