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GV61 BYY

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,408 mi
Last recorded34,408 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 34,408 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 33,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 33,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 33,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 33,055 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 33,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 32,844 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 32,844 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 32,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 31,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,281 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2017 26,489 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 26,476 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,182 miles

both front tyres has damage to side walls !!!!!

Pass 4 Feb 2015 14,449 miles

all road tyres have small cuts in outer sidewalls

os door mirror indicator repeater lense cracked

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 BYY is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BYY, 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 BYY registered?

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

Is GV61 BYY safe to buy?

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