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GU61 HZC

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

277,774 mi
Last recorded277,774 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 277,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under tray fitted unable to test some component

Fail 15 Oct 2025 277,774 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under tray fitted unable to test some component

Pass 16 Oct 2024 275,546 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 275,146 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 272,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 269,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 258,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 254,896 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 254,896 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 238,938 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 227,254 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 217,186 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 217,186 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 206,407 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 204,942 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 189,174 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 189,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 177,081 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 160,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 157,544 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 144,163 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn/Lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 144,163 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn/Lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,988 miles

Front tyres 3mm. 2154517 Goodyear F1 £74.30+VAT fully fitted. Special TCC price only.

Fail 24 Aug 2015 106,988 miles

Front tyres 3mm. 2154517 Goodyear F1 £74.30+VAT fully fitted. Special TCC price only.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,773 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f sill section damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2014 89,773 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f sill section damaged

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 HZC 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 69.2%.

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 GU61 HZC, 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 HZC is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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