2006 Toyota Prius 1.5L Petrol · FP06 AYM

The 2006 Toyota Prius presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 February 2026 at 103,288 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 18 February 2025 at 103,002 miles. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the available history, indicating consistent compliance with statutory test standards over the past four years. Recorded mileage sits at 103,288 against a 20-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,164 miles per year. The DVSA data reveals extremely low annual accumulation: just 1,640 miles between the 2 August 2022 test (101,668 miles) and the 9 August 2023 pass (102,809 miles). A failed test on 3 August 2023 at 102,808 miles shows no defects logged, with a pass secured six days later at 102,809 miles, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a worn component. The sparse, clean record points to light use and minimal wear exposure on consumables and drivetrain. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely long stationary periods. Low mileage hybrids left standing often develop corroded brake calipers and degraded rubber mountings without MOT detection. The absence of structural corrosion or exhaust emission flags in the record is reassuring, but 20-year-old Toyota bodywork warrants a physical check of sills and underfloor for rust ingress. Prior owners clearly kept basic test compliance tight, with no skipped years and no repeated failures on tyres or wipers. The 2023 anomaly hints at a paperwork issue, not deferred maintenance. Verify the hybrid battery health separately, as MOT testing does not assess high-voltage system degradation.