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BN61 FZU

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

308,431 mi
Last recorded308,431 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 FZU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 308,431 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 308,428 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear brake oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2024 300,261 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 300,261 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 285,030 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 273,365 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 260,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 249,018 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 238,430 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 238,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 229,056 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 211,562 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 210,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 197,636 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 197,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 187,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 174,724 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 174,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 160,819 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 143,845 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 131,130 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 119,174 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 105,897 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,019 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,507 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,346 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 51,962 miles

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 FZU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FZU, 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 BN61 FZU registered?

BN61 FZU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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