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BN61 GBY

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

186,150 mi
Last recorded186,150 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 186,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Undercover Fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2025 177,087 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 160,140 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 146,355 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 130,399 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 127,428 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 124,379 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 121,699 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 116,399 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 132,399 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 132,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 127,399 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,399 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,399 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 116,399 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 116,399 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 112,389 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,362 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 107,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 102,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,362 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 94,311 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 94,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 90,256 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,661 miles

both rear tyres cracking in-between tread

Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,518 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2014 63,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre cracking

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 GBY is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 GBY, 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 GBY registered?

BN61 GBY is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is BN61 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 GBY shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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