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DE61 MWA

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

224,414 mi
Last recorded224,414 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 MWA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 224,414 miles

Axle corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 216,168 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 216,168 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 207,639 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 196,141 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 187,228 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 179,149 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 179,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 171,997 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 171,147 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 171,147 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 159,341 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 149,551 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 142,150 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 142,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 141,353 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 141,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 130,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2017 121,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 120,787 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 109,700 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,774 miles

Offside Rear bumper insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2016 100,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,103 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,180 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 83,374 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 73,472 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,443 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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DE61 MWA is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE61 MWA, 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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DE61 MWA is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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