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BYZ 8426

2011 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1791cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

397,846 mi
Last recorded397,846 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYZ 8426
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 397,846 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 397,846 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 390,003 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 390,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 377,961 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 362,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 323,227 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 305,187 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 272,310 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 256,159 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 243,248 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 243,248 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 210,235 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 202,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 168,514 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 165,785 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 165,785 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 158,877 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 150,533 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 128,740 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,772 miles

under cover fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 105,772 miles

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

under cover fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,245 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 73,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,160 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,474 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 90,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs part worn

nearside front tyre wear edges

Pass 14 Jun 2014 90,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs part worn

nearside front tyre wear edges

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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BYZ 8426 is a 2011 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,791cc 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 BYZ 8426, 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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BYZ 8426 is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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