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BN61 GBV

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

289,495 mi
Last recorded289,495 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 GBV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 289,495 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 289,495 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 270,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 270,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 241,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 241,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi marked with chalk replace do not clean (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi marked with chalk replace do not clean (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 199,640 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 199,567 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 199,266 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 198,886 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 198,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 195,297 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 192,962 miles

Nearside Rear slight corroded rear suspension and brake pipes

Offside Rear slight corroded rear suspension and brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2020 190,800 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 178,903 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 169,347 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 160,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 149,219 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 138,234 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 127,830 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 127,128 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,321 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 112,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,727 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 398,462 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 93,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below min (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working no.plate light not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 71,557 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,557 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 GBV is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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