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BV56 BVM

2006 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,551 mi
Last recorded137,551 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 BVM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 137,551 miles

Nearside rear door damaged

Nearside rear sill damaged.

Underside surface corrosion.

Fail 21 Dec 2023 137,551 miles

Nearside rear door damaged

Nearside rear sill damaged.

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

Underside surface corrosion.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 117,273 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 117,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 114,476 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 110,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished/cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 106,546 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring worn Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel squealing badly.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 102,384 miles

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,014 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,647 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 91,338 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,557 miles

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)

both front tyre slightly worn on the inner edges

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,835 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 76,331 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,969 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,604 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,354 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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BV56 BVM is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BV56 BVM, 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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BV56 BVM is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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