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HJ11 HGU

2011 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,649 mi
Last recorded222,649 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 HGU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 222,649 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 218,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 218,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 213,100 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 209,833 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 201,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 195,825 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 190,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 190,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 186,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 181,361 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 177,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 172,022 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 167,201 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 167,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 162,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side pads (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 162,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side pads (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 156,230 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 156,230 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 141,671 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 141,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 128,101 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 124,806 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,601 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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HJ11 HGU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HJ11 HGU, 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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HJ11 HGU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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