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BV56 LBF

2006 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,721 mi
Last recorded162,721 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 LBF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 162,721 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 161,637 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe Corroded But Not Excessively

Rear Subframe Corroded But Not Excessively

UnderBody Corroded But Not Excessively

Fail 3 May 2025 161,637 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp Lens Faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Backbox Detached From Middle Pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe Corroded But Not Excessively

Rear Subframe Corroded But Not Excessively

UnderBody Corroded But Not Excessively

Pass 18 May 2024 160,183 miles

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

Parking brake lever long travel

Pass 12 Jun 2023 156,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 151,931 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 147,509 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 143,774 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 143,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 140,864 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 135,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 123,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edges wearing.

Pass 11 May 2016 108,818 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 108,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emmisions hybrid vehicle

Pass 14 May 2014 80,141 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,241 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,473 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,238 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,770 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 32,770 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,966 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 LBF is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LBF, 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 LBF is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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