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FG61 GVU

2011 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025
Fail 4 Mar 2025

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Jan 2024
Fail 17 Jan 2024

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damage (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main 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))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 194,387 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 194,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both side led (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 184,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside mirror slightly cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2019 168,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 161,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 152,272 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 141,523 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 141,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 131,016 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 131,016 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 123,495 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 123,495 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 112,534 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 112,534 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 99,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 84,356 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,920 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs show substantial wear and corrosion.

o/s/f directional indicator unit broken alowing water ingress yet funtioning.

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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FG61 GVU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FG61 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG61 GVU registered?

FG61 GVU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is FG61 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 GVU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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