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CE56 GMO

2006 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,852 mi
Last recorded131,852 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 GMO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 131,852 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 fitted ()

Fail 9 Apr 2026 131,852 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 fitted ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 130,956 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rusty under carriage

Pass 12 Mar 2024 128,262 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 128,214 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 125,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamps minor misting

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2022 121,772 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 121,772 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 115,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 112,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 110,644 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine management light on.

Fail 17 Jan 2019 110,644 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 106,596 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 106,596 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 103,370 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,902 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 95,902 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 90,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,031 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,902 miles

Car was running in petrol when tested.

Has been repaired

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,508 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,478 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,824 miles

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

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

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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CE56 GMO is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CE56 GMO, 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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CE56 GMO is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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