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GV61 BVS

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,471 mi
Last recorded97,471 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 97,471 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 97,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 95,178 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 93,635 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,127 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,153 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 76,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,816 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2020 69,816 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,186 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some components

Nearside Rear Seat belt(s) not tested - child seat(s) fitted

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some components

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some components

Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,182 miles

Front both wipers starting to smear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads starting to look low (3.5.1g)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear valves perished (very strong advise) (4.1.D.1e)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' there are two marks on windscreen zone a (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,694 miles

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,258 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,868 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,098 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 BVS is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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