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DE61 RXV

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

269,048 mi
Last recorded269,048 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 RXV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 269,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 260,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 251,930 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 251,930 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 245,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear service brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 11 Jun 2022 245,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear service brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 8 Dec 2021 227,091 miles

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

shock rubber slight split

slight oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 15 Jun 2021 211,471 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 203,554 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 195,857 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 195,857 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 176,046 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 168,287 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 164,004 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 164,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 152,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 132,569 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 132,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 126,860 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 125,690 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2017 111,564 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 94,639 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 94,639 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 93,406 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,925 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 86,925 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 79,667 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 RXV is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc electric 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 DE61 RXV, 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 RXV is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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