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GV61 BVP

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,125 mi
Last recorded154,125 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 BVP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 154,125 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 110,777 miles

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2024 110,777 miles

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,041 miles

some body damage around vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2022 58,142 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Both front headlights damaged

Front Both side, side repeaters damaged

Front Both wheel arch missing

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 58,142 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Both front headlights damaged

Front Both side, side repeaters damaged

Front Both wheel arch missing

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,099 miles

COLLISION DAMAGE TO REAR , SHARP EDGES COVERED WITH TAPE

Pass 30 Oct 2020 51,308 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 51,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working lamp broken sharp edges (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Body panel likely to become detached bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 47,831 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 47,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 42,059 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 41,938 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 36,862 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,908 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 30,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 23,625 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 16,760 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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GV61 BVP is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BVP, 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 BVP is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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