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MV61 HXJ

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

292,532 mi
Last recorded292,532 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 HXJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 292,532 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 268,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 246,623 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 242,840 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 242,840 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 240,573 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 224,308 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 212,247 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 201,971 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 188,824 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 188,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 184,220 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 184,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 164,180 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 164,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 148,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 133,958 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 115,880 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 115,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 98,150 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,948 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 68,674 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 68,669 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,453 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,243 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 36,949 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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MV61 HXJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MV61 HXJ, 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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What year was MV61 HXJ registered?

MV61 HXJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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The MOT history for MV61 HXJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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