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MV61 VJZ

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

255,780 mi
Last recorded255,780 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 VJZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 255,780 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 259,910 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 259,903 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 252,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 243,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 238,712 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 224,527 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 213,960 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 201,972 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 190,040 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 174,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 162,352 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 148,273 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 146,550 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 136,891 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 121,984 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 107,433 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,315 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,303 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,405 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 64,281 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 51,549 miles

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

Offside 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 VJZ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

MV61 VJZ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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