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MV61 VHT

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

271,178 mi
Last recorded271,178 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 VHT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 271,178 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 271,178 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 259,245 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 242,409 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear General corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2022 230,868 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s/f headlight has condensation but not affecting light output

Pass 28 Apr 2021 211,744 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 201,198 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 192,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 181,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 166,213 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 151,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 142,570 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 10 May 2017 115,443 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 83,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,505 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 57,035 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 25 Nov 2014 40,104 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 26,902 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 21,100 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 12,847 miles

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

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 VHT is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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