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GU61 BEJ

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

290,539 mi
Last recorded290,539 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 BEJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 290,539 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 285,781 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 285,779 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 285,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 272,831 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 272,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 257,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 151,539 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 151,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2017 133,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 123,219 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 120,343 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 120,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 111,566 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 106,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 103,512 miles

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 103,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,419 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,414 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,255 miles

n/s/r tyre balding on outside and has cuts on inside sidewall

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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GU61 BEJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU61 BEJ, 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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GU61 BEJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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