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LY11 YGU

2011 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

243,694 mi
Last recorded243,694 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 YGU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 243,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sills, subframe, underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 236,933 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 228,764 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 228,762 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2024 225,780 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 218,769 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 218,764 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 205,782 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 205,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 202,268 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 202,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 192,546 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 192,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 180,374 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 167,658 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 154,923 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 115,627 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 93,759 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,384 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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LY11 YGU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LY11 YGU, 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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LY11 YGU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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