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BV56 LBY

2006 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,613 mi
Last recorded104,613 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 LBY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 104,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 104,613 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 99,129 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 99,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 87,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 76,118 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 76,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 68,426 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 62,415 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 58,362 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,688 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre thin on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,045 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,108 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 26,783 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,783 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,477 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,703 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,562 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,517 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 9,248 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 LBY is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LBY, 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 LBY is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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