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LY61 MUE

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

268,539 mi
Last recorded268,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 MUE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 268,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 265,341 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 265,341 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner steering arm play

Pass 20 Sep 2024 260,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 229,555 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 228,400 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 216,990 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 208,095 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 208,095 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 196,846 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 196,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 191,892 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 184,653 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 183,654 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 168,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 153,100 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,889 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 128,889 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 111,149 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,781 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 61,350 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,349 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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LY61 MUE is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,790cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY61 MUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY61 MUE registered?

LY61 MUE is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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The MOT history for LY61 MUE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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