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GV61 BTZ

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,535 mi
Last recorded157,535 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 BTZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 157,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 154,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 154,387 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 151,575 miles

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

headlamp have water in it both side

Fail 12 Apr 2024 151,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

headlamp have water in it both side

Pass 24 Apr 2023 147,644 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 147,644 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 143,092 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 143,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 140,427 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 140,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 133,750 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 126,351 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 125,403 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 125,403 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 116,684 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 102,714 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 102,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 78,212 miles

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

both front tyres is worm

Pass 6 Nov 2017 67,204 miles

both front tyres side walls damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2017 67,204 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres side walls damaged

nail in nearside rear tyre

wipers worn

Pass 2 May 2017 60,050 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,009 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,007 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,573 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres have chuscks out of side wall

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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GV61 BTZ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GV61 BTZ, 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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GV61 BTZ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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