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GV61 BVU

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,661 mi
Last recorded47,661 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 BVU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 47,661 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 46,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 46,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 44,311 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 41,770 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 39,504 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 376,909 miles

object in nsr and osr tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2019 35,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 31,255 miles

nsf side repeater damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2018 31,255 miles

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

nsf side repeater damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2017 28,240 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 24,005 miles

both front tyres sidewalls cracked/perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes slight fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2015 19,596 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 13,599 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 BVU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BVU, 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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What year was GV61 BVU registered?

GV61 BVU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is GV61 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 BVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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