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BN61 FZL

2011 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,686 mi
Last recorded174,686 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 FZL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 174,686 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 164,928 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 141,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 115,413 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,087 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,231 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 61,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,329 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 57,814 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 57,814 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 55,003 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 55,003 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,860 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 37,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 37,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BN61 FZL is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN61 FZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN61 FZL?

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What year was BN61 FZL registered?

BN61 FZL is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is BN61 FZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 FZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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