2006 Toyota Prius 1.5L Other · GN56 WCJ
2006 Toyota Prius (1.5L, other). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 122,702 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Other · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GN56 WCJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 122,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GN56 WCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Toyota Prius (GN56 WCJ) between September 2009 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
GN56 WCJ Mileage History
- 11/09/200932,814 mi
- 28/08/201042,729 mi+9,915 mi
- 07/09/201147,245 mi+4,516 mi
- 05/09/201250,686 mi+3,441 mi
- 03/09/201354,631 mi+3,945 mi
- 04/09/201354,633 mi+2 mi
- 15/12/201457,589 mi+2,956 mi
- 21/05/201674,910 mi+17,321 mi
- 08/05/201779,611 mi+4,701 mi
- 18/05/201884,482 mi+4,871 mi
- 09/05/201987,114 mi+2,632 mi
- 06/05/202090,721 mi+3,607 mi
- 17/05/202191,738 mi+1,017 mi
- 04/05/202294,447 mi+2,709 mi
- 28/04/202397,859 mi+3,412 mi
- 28/04/202397,859 mi
- 25/04/2024105,452 mi+7,593 mi
- 29/04/2025114,239 mi+8,787 mi
- 21/04/2026122,702 mi+8,463 mi
Average of roughly 5,412 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- High-Voltage Traction Battery Degradation and Cell ImbalanceSerious
The 201.6V nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) high-voltage traction battery pack deteriorates over time and extended mileage. Individual battery modules lose capacity and develop voltage imbalances, causing the hybrid control module to illuminate the master warning triangle and store DTC P0A80. In heavily congested UK city driving, degraded packs force the petrol engine to run continuously, drastically harming fuel economy and accelerating wear on the engine.
- Electric Inverter Coolant Water Pump FailureModerate
The dedicated electric auxiliary coolant pump responsible for circulating coolant through the hybrid power inverter assembly can fail internally due to electrical coil burnout or impeller seizure. When circulation stops, inverter temperature rises rapidly under load, triggering the red triangle master warning light, storing DTC P0A93, and forcing the car into fail-safe limp mode to prevent inverter failure. Subject to UK safety recall R/2012/127.
- Digital Combination Meter Instrument Cluster Display FailureModerate
The central digital combination meter display mounted under the windscreen frequently fails to power on, particularly during damp or cold UK winter mornings. The fault is caused by deteriorated surface-mount micro-capacitors on the instrument cluster circuit board, which fail to supply regulated voltage. When blank, the driver loses the speedometer, fuel level gauge, and gear position indicator, representing an automatic UK MOT failure and preventing the car from shutting down easily.
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