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BK61 SMV

2011 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,411 mi
Last recorded166,411 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 166,411 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 166,411 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 159,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 159,877 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 155,411 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 155,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 151,288 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 146,736 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 140,805 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 133,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 121,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 113,754 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,311 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,231 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 92,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,532 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,077 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,121 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,400 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 57,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer surface

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on inner surface

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer surface

Fail 14 Nov 2015 57,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer surface

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on inner surface

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer surface

Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2014 45,492 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/f disc worn,lipped & n/s/f slightly lipped

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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BK61 SMV is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2011 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 118,101 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 BK61 SMV, 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 15 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK61 SMV registered?

BK61 SMV is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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