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MJ61 VPV

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

225,391 mi
Last recorded225,391 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 VPV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 225,391 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 241,921 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 240,551 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2025 240,551 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 207,516 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 207,516 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 168,616 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 168,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 23 Jun 2023 167,831 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 167,831 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 155,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 155,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 149,120 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 149,086 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 145,593 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 145,593 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely Both Side (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front 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 7 Apr 2021 138,480 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 138,479 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 136,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 136,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 125,849 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 116,679 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 116,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 107,560 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 107,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 96,066 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 96,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 86,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 86,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 75,296 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,377 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 53,285 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,515 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,674 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 27,348 miles

cuts on outer sidewall and low tread on o/s front tyre,cord not exposed. also tyre is wearing on outer edge

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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MJ61 VPV is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc 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 MJ61 VPV, 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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MJ61 VPV is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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