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MV61 VGZ

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,371 mi
Last recorded125,371 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 VGZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 125,371 miles

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 125,371 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 122,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2024 118,276 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

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

Under Tray's Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 118,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

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

Under Tray's Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 110,422 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken and missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Under tray fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 102,178 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 8 Aug 2022 102,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2021 94,890 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and slightly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and slightly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge slightly misshaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,291 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,231 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has a chunk out of the outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,065 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,835 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VGZ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver 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 VGZ, 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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MV61 VGZ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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