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LY61 MVU

2011 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

374,321 mi
Last recorded374,321 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 MVU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 374,321 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 374,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 341,889 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 324,163 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also noisy through steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 324,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also noisy through steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 304,299 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 284,195 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 284,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 270,541 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 255,686 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 255,648 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 230,085 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 207,379 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 206,388 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 206,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 187,257 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 187,251 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 165,185 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 165,185 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 150,580 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 150,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 138,915 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 138,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 137,034 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2019 137,034 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 124,184 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 109,535 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 109,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,883 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,753 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 77,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,801 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 62,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,180 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 MVU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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

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