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FV61 GMY

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1791cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

195,612 mi
Last recorded195,612 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 GMY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 195,612 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2024 194,251 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 191,137 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 187,947 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 172,049 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 172,042 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and boot damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 156,787 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 156,787 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

coolant reservoir bottle insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2021 143,192 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 143,192 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 135,203 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 135,203 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 121,091 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 116,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 111,628 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 111,628 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 101,775 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,916 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 88,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 81,422 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,150 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 80,150 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2016 63,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 62,786 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,211 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 61,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,259 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 38,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,511 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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FV61 GMY is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,791cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 FV61 GMY, 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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What year was FV61 GMY registered?

FV61 GMY is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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