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KY11 MTE

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1791cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

337,673 mi
Last recorded337,673 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 MTE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 337,673 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seals corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 335,026 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

slight oil leak-under body and inners sill corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 320,290 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

n.s.r brake pipe slightly corroded-under body has surface corrosion.n.s.r brake fluctuating

Fail 16 Nov 2023 320,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

n.s.r brake pipe slightly corroded-under body has surface corrosion.n.s.r brake fluctuating

Pass 14 Nov 2022 289,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 269,775 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

o/s/f suspension arm bush slightly worn

Fail 4 Nov 2021 269,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

o/s/f suspension arm bush slightly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2020 264,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Inner track control arm has play

Fail 18 Nov 2020 264,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Inner track control arm has play

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 246,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 238,722 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 223,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 217,395 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 217,392 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 206,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 206,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 191,613 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 179,524 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 161,409 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 161,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 155,130 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 144,158 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 124,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 124,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 113,739 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 113,739 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,863 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 86,134 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,096 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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KY11 MTE is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,791cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KY11 MTE, 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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KY11 MTE is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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