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OA05 ALA

2011 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,201 mi
Last recorded115,201 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOA05 ALA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 115,201 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Sill corroded but not excessive

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 115,201 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Sill corroded but not excessive

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 104,825 miles

** offside washer jet weak pressure **

** rear parking brake efficiency weak **

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside front seat belt buckle sticking but works

Pass 22 Mar 2024 94,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front LED sidelight bulb flickers intermittently

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear parking brakes weak

Pass 24 Mar 2023 85,872 miles

** rear brake pads worn heavily more on offside **

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn thin

nearside hand brake weak reading

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 78,221 miles

Front Shock gaiters torn.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 68,932 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))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 68,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 52,314 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,233 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre appears to have been run flat

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 43,664 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre appears to have been run flat

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,098 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but does not reach the cords

Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,190 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,630 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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OA05 ALA is a 2011 Toyota Prius in White 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 OA05 ALA, 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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OA05 ALA is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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