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MV61 VHB

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

456,284 mi
Last recorded456,284 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 456,284 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 416,684 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 387,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 350,558 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 329,010 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 313,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 299,989 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 286,482 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 277,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 257,331 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 233,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 232,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 215,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 200,011 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 101,128 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2018 200,011 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 200,011 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 173,699 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 157,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 157,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 137,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 117,182 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre going out of shape

offside rear tyre on 2 mm

Fail 2 Sep 2014 72,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre going out of shape

offside rear tyre on 2 mm

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 VHB 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 84.6%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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The MOT history for MV61 VHB shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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