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MK61 VFZ

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

335,962 mi
Last recorded335,962 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 VFZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 335,962 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 335,904 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 329,004 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 329,004 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 323,454 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 323,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 317,753 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 317,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 308,166 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 308,166 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction chain/sat-nav holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 300,211 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 274,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 251,157 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 228,895 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 224,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 202,410 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 188,804 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 188,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 169,923 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 156,183 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 138,471 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 138,471 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 122,511 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 122,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 107,583 miles

Fuse box cover missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 107,583 miles

Fuse box cover missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 90,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 84,588 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,588 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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MK61 VFZ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MK61 VFZ, 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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MK61 VFZ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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