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CE56 VGG

2006 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,488 mi
Last recorded110,488 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VGG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 110,488 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 107,122 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 104,148 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 100,326 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 100,325 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 97,681 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,619 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 94,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 89,839 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 89,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,790 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,519 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,836 miles

underside of vehicle has lots of surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,757 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,033 miles

Nsf tyre worn on the out edges

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,722 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,179 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,417 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 37,417 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,696 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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CE56 VGG is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other 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 CE56 VGG, 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 VGG is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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