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HJ61 VLY

2011 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

317,028 mi
Last recorded317,028 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 VLY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 317,028 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 316,957 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 316,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 316,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 294,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 282,165 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2022 282,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 267,535 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 264,627 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 238,319 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 238,319 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 220,040 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 218,472 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 189,077 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 189,077 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 175,554 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 153,331 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 153,331 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 134,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 129,704 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 119,080 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 103,476 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 103,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 90,421 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,960 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 75,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 68,869 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 68,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,091 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,348 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,206 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 44,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,591 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 VLY is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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