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HJ61 HNW

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

344,339 mi
Last recorded344,339 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 HNW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 344,339 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2024 329,807 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2023 311,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 289,288 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 270,020 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 262,337 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 262,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 247,853 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 239,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 239,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 232,956 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 214,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 204,654 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 204,654 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 203,949 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 203,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 162,791 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 162,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 153,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 142,854 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 139,718 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 139,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 113,920 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 113,920 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2015 110,972 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,564 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 109,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel high

Fail 19 Sep 2014 86,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,420 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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HJ61 HNW is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HJ61 HNW, 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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HJ61 HNW is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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