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BT55 RRV

2006 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

235,252 mi
Last recorded235,252 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 RRV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 235,252 miles

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

underside general corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2026 235,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside general corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2025 222,854 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 222,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 207,648 miles

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

under side general corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2024 207,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under side general corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2023 196,769 miles

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

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2023 196,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2022 184,935 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded and fractured

Offside door mirror cover damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking noise heard from steering ()

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

both headlamp lenses misting

Fail 31 Jan 2022 184,936 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded and fractured

Offside door mirror cover damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking noise heard from steering ()

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

both headlamp lenses misting

Pass 28 Jan 2021 173,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 168,474 miles

Front both headlamp lenses misted

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 163,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split but not allowing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split but not allowing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 156,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 145,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly smeer screen

Fail 9 Jan 2017 145,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly smeer screen

Pass 13 Jan 2016 126,501 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 126,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 105,508 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 77,478 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s front tyre wearing bit low inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,510 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,797 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,588 miles

o/s/r door will not open

Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,392 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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BT55 RRV is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT55 RRV, 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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BT55 RRV is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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