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Silver · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2006 · 1,497 cc

LS56 NKCMOT history

LS56 NKC is a silver hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 23 of 32 MOT tests, with 237,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

LS56 NKC silver Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
237,114 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
23 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 NKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 NKC was last recorded at 237,114 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 4,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,753 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,361 miles
Average per year
12,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 237,114 miles
  • 2024 – 232,753 miles
  • 2022 – 222,239 miles
  • 2021 – 207,231 miles
  • 2020 – 191,213 miles
  • 2019 – 173,941 miles
  • 2018 – 153,843 miles
  • 2017 – 122,981 miles
  • 2016 – 97,204 miles
  • 2015 – 69,203 miles
  • 2014 – 68,363 miles
  • 2013 – 63,962 miles
  • 2012 – 58,445 miles
  • 2011 – 52,578 miles
  • 2010 – 45,293 miles
  • 2009 – 37,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,114 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,114 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    237,114 miles
    Test number
    591873883631
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail237,114 miles (+4,361)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,114 miles
    Test number
    924513984601
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass232,753 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    232,753 miles
    Test number
    249043553476
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail232,753 miles (+10,514)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,753 miles
    Test number
    747485003853
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass222,239 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    222,239 miles
    Test number
    576364988046
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail222,224 miles (+14,993)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,224 miles
    Test number
    371954952889
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear end both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster broken on rear axle (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass207,231 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    207,231 miles
    Test number
    342551459183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail207,162 miles (+9,306)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,162 miles
    Test number
    965724213384
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass197,856 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    197,856 miles
    Test number
    937524438692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail197,791 miles (+6,578)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,791 miles
    Test number
    444855731511
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass191,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    191,213 miles
    Test number
    438600349061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail191,206 miles (+5,218)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,206 miles
    Test number
    606847335400
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass185,988 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    185,988 miles
    Test number
    363355733804
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Fail185,981 miles (+12,040)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,981 miles
    Test number
    701079885012
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Pass173,941 miles (+6,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    173,941 miles
    Test number
    463805788733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass167,156 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    167,156 miles
    Test number
    900840638033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail166,737 miles (+12,894)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,737 miles
    Test number
    699222258111
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. Pass153,843 miles (+16,145)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    153,843 miles
    Test number
    702979768391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass137,698 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,698 miles
    Test number
    347838503416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail137,655 miles (+14,674)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,655 miles
    Test number
    166335007641
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass122,981 miles (+12,579)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,981 miles
    Test number
    422009547841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass110,402 miles (+13,198)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,402 miles
    Test number
    447457668423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,204 miles (+11,027)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,204 miles
    Test number
    632632923549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,177 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,177 miles
    Test number
    202549379133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,100 miles (+16,897)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,100 miles
    Test number
    798142996843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,203 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,203 miles
    Test number
    258581445002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass68,363 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,363 miles
    Test number
    357756334353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass63,962 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,962 miles
    Test number
    835757013353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,445 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,445 miles
    Test number
    579572542387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass52,578 miles (+7,285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,578 miles
    Test number
    998046921310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass45,293 miles (+7,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,293 miles
    Test number
    171565530373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass37,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,747 miles
    Test number
    401381339402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 NKC

Does LS56 NKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 NKC is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 NKC?
The MOT on LS56 NKC is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 NKC done?
LS56 NKC was recorded at 237,114 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 12,193 miles a year.
Has LS56 NKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 NKC has failed 9 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 NKC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS56 NKC find?
LS56 NKC passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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