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GV61 BWD

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

261,075 mi
Last recorded261,075 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 261,075 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 261,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 223,829 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 223,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 182,873 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 145,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 144,230 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bolt on ball-joint - 3 bolt fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Worn/notchy/play too excess (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 110,752 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 110,752 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 110,439 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 104,305 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 104,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,888 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 90,422 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose Bumper damaged but not likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose Bumper damaged but not likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,544 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 81,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 68,133 miles

Offside Front tyre has side wall cuts

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Dec 2016 68,133 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre has side wall cuts

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2015 53,495 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,662 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre but not exposing cords or ply

n/s indicator lense in mirror damaged but not affecting light output

sidewalls n/s/f and n/s/r tyre perished

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 BWD is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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