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LR11 VEK

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests38 (26 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

280,724 mi
Last recorded280,724 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 VEK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

26 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 280,724 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 268,783 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 268,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 260,723 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 252,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords or ply (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 237,454 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 220,899 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 220,899 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 213,951 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 209,008 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 209,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 193,758 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 193,506 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 193,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 192,159 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 172,625 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 172,625 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 172,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 155,825 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 155,825 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Horn not working both (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2017 145,814 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 145,814 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 143,702 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 143,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 138,972 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 128,583 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,193 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 127,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 123,064 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 122,722 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 122,416 miles

Knocking at steering column

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,661 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,209 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 91,209 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,103 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,103 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,938 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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LR11 VEK is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR11 VEK, 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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LR11 VEK is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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