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GV61 BWO

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,219 mi
Last recorded141,219 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 141,219 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 141,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 109,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 108,342 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 101,210 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 95,250 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 95,235 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,230 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 84,236 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 78,552 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 72,584 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 199,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2018 199,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 165,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked along bottom

Fail 5 Apr 2017 165,122 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear of front to rear brake pipe (at flexy hose) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked along bottom

Pass 13 Apr 2016 139,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

minor split in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

minor split in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

offside rear tyre tread very low on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Apr 2016 139,854 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

minor split in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

minor split in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

offside rear tyre tread very low on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 123,630 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2015 123,630 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,338 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 94,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,236 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 BWO is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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