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GV61 BWW

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,829 mi
Last recorded235,829 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 BWW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 235,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 211,501 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 211,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ( cords visable ). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 178,822 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 149,011 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 148,092 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 148,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 122,249 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 122,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,500 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 119,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,995 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,408 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,186 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 79,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,241 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 BWW is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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