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MV61 VEA

2011 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,453 mi
Last recorded98,453 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 VEA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 98,453 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 98,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 92,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 92,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 80,311 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 66,388 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,771 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2022 53,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 39,242 miles

Nearside Rear tyre Severely deteriorated soon need re/new

Offside Rear tyre Severely deteriorated soon need re/new

Pass 14 Aug 2020 38,645 miles

Nearside Rear tyres Severely deteriorated soon need re/new.

Offside Rear tyres Severely deteriorated soon need re/new.

Pass 7 Sep 2019 38,242 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,358 miles

Nearside Rear tyres Severely deteriorated soon need re/new

Offside Rear tyres Severely deteriorated soon need re/new

Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,685 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edge cracked

Offside Rear tyre edge cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,936 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,904 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,322 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 VEA is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

MV61 VEA is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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