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GU61 HZL

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

282,846 mi
Last recorded282,846 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 282,846 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 282,846 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 277,471 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 277,471 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 272,235 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 272,235 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 266,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 250,710 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 236,118 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 231,323 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 231,323 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 207,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 192,948 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 182,435 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 182,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 168,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 154,657 miles

N/S wing repeater slightly damaged

Rear tyres slightly misshaped

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 154,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)

N/S wing repeater slightly damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres slightly misshaped

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 132,815 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 14 Sep 2015 105,817 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,812 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 HZL is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver 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 HZL, 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 HZL is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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