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LK61 NJE

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

251,400 mi
Last recorded251,400 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 NJE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 251,400 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 248,734 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 244,288 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2023 244,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Dec 2021 240,908 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 230,596 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 225,564 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 225,564 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 218,665 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 203,162 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 203,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 186,803 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 186,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 169,569 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 169,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 156,262 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 156,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 137,102 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 114,821 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 114,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 93,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,544 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 65,682 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 65,546 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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LK61 NJE is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,799cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LK61 NJE, 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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LK61 NJE is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 February 2011.

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