CarVerify

Free Car Check

MV11 VNL

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

371,758 mi
Last recorded371,758 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 VNL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 371,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 371,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 352,393 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 352,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BEFORE BRAKE FLEXI (MARKED IN YELLOW) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BEFORE FLEXI (MARKED IN YELLOW) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 339,796 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes near rear axle corroded near ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 339,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush de laminating from lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall damage and string repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes near rear axle corroded near ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 283,075 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 282,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 269,770 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 269,691 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 250,636 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 228,167 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 213,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 208,962 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 208,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced very dull compared to near side 50% REDUCED OUTPUT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 191,295 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 185,074 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 182,440 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 182,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 182,427 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects hanging down on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poor light out put also no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poor light out put also no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 168,252 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 148,955 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 127,793 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,635 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,482 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 68,480 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,917 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 65,917 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 44,971 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 44,971 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 27,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,909 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,358 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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MV11 VNL is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 MV11 VNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MV11 VNL?

You can check the full history of MV11 VNL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MV11 VNL registered?

MV11 VNL is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is MV11 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV11 VNL shows 34 tests with a 67.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV11 VNL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MV11 VNL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.