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GU61 HZH

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

260,696 mi
Last recorded260,696 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 260,696 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2025 258,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 253,452 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 253,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 253,452 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 253,452 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 250,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 245,303 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 243,202 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 241,617 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 235,701 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 233,105 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 229,706 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 227,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 225,117 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 224,131 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 224,131 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 179,513 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 179,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 143,409 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 108,885 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 108,885 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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 HZH is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU61 HZH registered?

GU61 HZH is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is GU61 HZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 HZH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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