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MV61 HYT

2011 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

263,046 mi
Last recorded263,046 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 HYT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 263,046 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside undertray missing, high voltage cables exposed.

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 263,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside undertray missing, high voltage cables exposed.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 253,245 miles

Front play detected, possibly inner rack joints, advise further investigation

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 253,245 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel foot operated park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front play detected, possibly inner rack joints, advise further investigation

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

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

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

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

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

park brake only just passed at 16% with no lock

Pass 9 Apr 2024 243,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, short pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

front bumper slightly insecure/damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2024 243,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, short pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

front bumper slightly insecure/damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2023 235,547 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 235,547 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 223,387 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 223,387 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 215,256 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 215,256 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 205,324 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 197,160 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 197,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 190,546 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 179,607 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 179,607 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 179,107 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 179,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 151,799 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 151,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 127,986 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 112,549 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 112,549 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,893 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 98,893 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,619 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 95,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 88,692 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,786 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 72,480 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,968 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 HYT is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 HYT, 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 HYT registered?

MV61 HYT is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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