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MA61 PZW

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

418,060 mi
Last recorded418,060 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 PZW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 418,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 390,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2024 363,176 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 323,066 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 290,608 miles

front bumper gray

Pass 23 Aug 2021 260,627 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 248,122 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 248,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 240,685 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 239,816 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 235,624 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 235,624 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 225,053 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 225,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 206,095 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 205,301 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 189,667 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 169,706 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 152,284 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 152,284 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 149,620 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 144,203 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

noise from steering column / shaft , but not play

Pass 10 May 2018 139,268 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 131,523 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 126,188 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 126,188 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 107,663 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,401 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 67,550 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,808 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,306 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 47,656 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 47,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 28,670 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 28,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 17,924 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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MA61 PZW is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

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 MA61 PZW, 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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MA61 PZW is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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