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FY61 VFM

2011 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

297,221 mi
Last recorded297,221 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 VFM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 297,221 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 297,178 miles

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

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 288,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 277,923 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 272,822 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 272,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 252,269 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 252,269 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 235,908 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 219,891 miles
Fail 3 May 2021 219,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 208,942 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 181,725 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 181,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 163,448 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 141,438 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 125,813 miles

minor damage to nearside front,nearside rear & offside rear tyres outer sidewall 215/45/17

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2017 125,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor damage to nearside front,nearside rear & offside rear tyres outer sidewall 215/45/17

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,721 miles

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

engine cover fitted.

wet test.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 103,721 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted.

wet test.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,553 miles

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,334 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall (no cords exposed)

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 VFM is a 2011 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY61 VFM, 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 VFM is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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