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LR61 LKU

2011 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests34 (24 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

309,419 mi
Last recorded309,419 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 LKU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 309,419 miles

* Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 303,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2024 298,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2024 298,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 293,967 miles

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 worn in side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 288,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 279,108 miles

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

Steering column has slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2021 270,051 miles

steering rack has slight play when rocking steering wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2020 262,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 244,673 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 7 Oct 2019 244,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 8 May 2019 237,697 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 223,985 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 220,955 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 220,955 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 202,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 202,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 192,748 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 192,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 191,341 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 191,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 184,996 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 184,984 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 153,203 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 153,203 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 119,119 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 119,119 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,375 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,209 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 69,421 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 69,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,805 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 57,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LR61 LKU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR61 LKU, 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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LR61 LKU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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