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KS61 VZJ

2011 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

522,372 mi
Last recorded522,372 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS61 VZJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 522,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 503,869 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 483,121 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 464,744 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 464,730 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 443,006 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 442,950 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 422,164 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 422,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 400,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 381,253 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 381,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 358,778 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 331,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 13 Sep 2021 306,248 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 282,062 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 266,763 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 256,510 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 233,460 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 211,595 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 188,829 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 171,113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 151,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 133,536 miles

knocking noise coming from lower steering colum/steering rack area.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 112,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,822 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,410 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,241 miles

nsf wiper starting to split.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 17,887 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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KS61 VZJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,797cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS61 VZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS61 VZJ registered?

KS61 VZJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is KS61 VZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS61 VZJ shows 30 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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