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OL51 MER

2011 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,251 mi
Last recorded204,251 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL51 MER
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 204,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 200,409 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 200,409 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 190,399 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 190,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 179,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 159,830 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 150,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 137,950 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 137,950 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 137,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,663 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,445 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,280 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 81,280 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,363 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 59,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,129 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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OL51 MER is a 2011 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OL51 MER, 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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OL51 MER is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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