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HJ61 VLX

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

292,852 mi
Last recorded292,852 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 VLX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 292,852 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 292,952 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 287,945 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 287,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 287,064 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 287,064 miles

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 283,997 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 267,677 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 267,677 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 249,293 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 249,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 240,810 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 234,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 221,323 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 221,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 206,489 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 206,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 192,517 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 192,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 174,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 154,940 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 154,939 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 135,417 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 123,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 104,185 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 90,323 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,929 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,754 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 VLX is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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