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BX56 CUW

2006 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,510 mi
Last recorded191,510 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 CUW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 191,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 169,004 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 141,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 117,940 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 109,595 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,669 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 74,143 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 70,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,398 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,763 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Fail 25 Nov 2015 57,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,544 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,199 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,091 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,793 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 23,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 23,124 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,373 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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BX56 CUW is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BX56 CUW, 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 BX56 CUW registered?

BX56 CUW is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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