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GU61 HYL

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

203,019 mi
Last recorded203,019 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 HYL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 203,019 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 182,610 miles

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

Offside Rear brake calliper sticking

Pass 12 Aug 2022 174,697 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 150,315 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 391,816 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 373,916 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 367,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 357,771 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 326,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 307,633 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 307,633 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 286,743 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 274,016 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 259,988 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 245,632 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 245,632 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 232,426 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 218,693 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 218,693 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 203,863 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 203,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 186,897 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 173,479 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 173,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 173,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515H Mich Energy Saver. £49.90+VAT fully fitted. Special TCC price. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 148,796 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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GU61 HYL is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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