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LA61 DZM

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

278,244 mi
Last recorded278,244 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 DZM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 278,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 278,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 269,820 miles

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

o/s/r lamp damaged

slight damage on o/s/f head lamp

Pass 3 Apr 2024 261,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear TAILAMP LENS SLIGHTLY BROKEN

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 250,254 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 235,862 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 219,803 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 208,839 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 201,222 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 201,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 185,873 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 185,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 May 2019 168,755 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 151,681 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 131,003 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 115,884 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 95,115 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,688 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 60,817 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,977 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,419 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 37,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,645 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 10,531 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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LA61 DZM is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LA61 DZM, 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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LA61 DZM is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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