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GY61 CEA

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

319,211 mi
Last recorded319,211 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 CEA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 319,211 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 319,210 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front Headlamp. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 297,240 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 297,239 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 287,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 287,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 256,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 256,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 225,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 217,229 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 217,229 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2021 209,032 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 204,330 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 200,982 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 199,624 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 199,624 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 195,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 185,474 miles

Offside Front wheel arch accident repaired

Fail 14 Jan 2019 185,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel arch accident repaired

Pass 1 Jan 2019 185,315 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 173,018 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 158,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 139,895 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 117,778 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 116,086 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,562 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 86,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 77,140 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,733 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 51,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GY61 CEA is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 GY61 CEA, 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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GY61 CEA is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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