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BN56 RDO

2006 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

171,572 mi
Last recorded171,572 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 RDO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 171,572 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 162,317 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 158,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 158,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 154,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 150,266 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 150,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 147,404 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 145,109 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 137,883 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 137,863 miles

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 130,878 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,279 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,648 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 97,785 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,785 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,403 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,548 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 75,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,123 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,786 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 57,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,014 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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BN56 RDO is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 BN56 RDO, 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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What year was BN56 RDO registered?

BN56 RDO is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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