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MV61 HXW

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

221,301 mi
Last recorded221,301 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 221,301 miles

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 17 Jul 2026 221,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 12 Jan 2026 211,468 miles

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 8 Jan 2026 211,321 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 6 May 2025 197,981 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 182,719 miles

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old (2009)

Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old (2010)

Fail 18 Oct 2024 182,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old (2009)

Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old (2010)

Pass 30 Apr 2024 169,636 miles

Offside Front tyre close to 10yrs old (2015)

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 23 Apr 2024 169,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre close to 10yrs old (2015)

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 20 Oct 2023 149,210 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 148,992 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 132,427 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 132,318 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 130,818 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 130,818 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 126,960 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 113,001 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 106,565 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 106,565 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 97,975 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 89,325 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 85,711 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 85,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,283 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 79,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,257 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,439 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 63,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 59,571 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 59,571 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,113 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,116 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,542 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HXW 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 65.7%.

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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

MV61 HXW is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is MV61 HXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV61 HXW shows 35 tests with a 65.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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