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LR61 WVU

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests36 (25 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate69.4%

Mileage

268,114 mi
Last recorded268,114 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 WVU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

25 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 268,114 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tape on bumper

Fail 14 Apr 2026 268,114 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tape on bumper

Pass 23 Apr 2025 260,371 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 256,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 207,082 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 161,179 miles

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

sill covers & under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2022 161,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not illuminating (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 152,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 146,931 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 146,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 144,890 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 135,235 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 135,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 130,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 124,222 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 124,222 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,879 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 120,486 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 120,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2018 117,351 miles

Inspected in wet conditions.

Under body covers obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 114,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 113,017 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 108,591 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 108,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,843 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 103,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 99,250 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 99,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,051 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 93,633 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,633 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,007 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 85,503 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,242 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,362 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 63,362 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WVU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.4%.

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 LR61 WVU, 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 WVU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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