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LY61 MUV

2011 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

233,273 mi
Last recorded233,273 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 MUV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 233,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH N/S & O/S. ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 221,493 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S AND O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 221,493 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S AND O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 208,680 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 208,540 miles

Central Front Inner Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position TAILGATE RUBBER DAMAGE (6.2.1 (e))

Central Front Outer Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. ALL TYRES DIFFERENT SIZES (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 193,311 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 193,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 186,589 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 186,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 126,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 179,170 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 179,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 160,137 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 160,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 158,689 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 158,689 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 144,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 144,776 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 121,455 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 121,455 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 98,076 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 98,076 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,627 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 95,627 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 83,368 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,970 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,970 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 75,970 miles

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

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 MUV is a 2011 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,790cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LY61 MUV, 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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LY61 MUV is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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