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BV11 ZKN

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

217,326 mi
Last recorded217,326 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV11 ZKN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 217,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 208,470 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 200,109 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 191,512 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 186,299 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 173,903 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 164,345 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 164,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 164,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner wall split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 157,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable slight knocking (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 142,482 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 142,482 miles

Steering column modified such that the steering is adversely affected play (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 128,143 miles

Steering column universal joint modified, but not inappropriately slight knock (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 128,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint modified, but not inappropriately slight knock (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 112,182 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 112,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 110,353 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 100,161 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,151 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 73,627 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,588 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 53,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,426 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,795 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 32,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre has a cut in the side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 28,663 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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BV11 ZKN is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV11 ZKN, 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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BV11 ZKN is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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