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GV61 BYB

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

208,317 mi
Last recorded208,317 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 208,317 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 204,148 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 198,531 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 195,465 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 191,246 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 182,636 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 173,674 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 173,674 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 167,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 162,601 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 154,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 142,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 141,142 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 130,005 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 130,005 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 116,667 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 103,279 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall cut

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall deep cut

Pass 21 Jun 2017 89,763 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,711 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 79,534 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,649 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,164 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 40,161 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,859 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)

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 BYB is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 BYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV61 BYB registered?

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

Is GV61 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 BYB shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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