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FY61 OWA

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

332,675 mi
Last recorded332,675 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 OWA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 332,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 328,861 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 328,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 316,851 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 311,109 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 295,226 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 256,596 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 May 2020 234,548 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 216,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 197,721 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 177,117 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 156,746 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 123,342 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 100,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 100,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FY61 OWA is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY61 OWA, 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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FY61 OWA is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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