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PY11 VZV

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,467 mi
Last recorded196,467 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 VZV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 196,467 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 182,146 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 182,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 169,672 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 152,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 135,734 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 123,715 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 105,738 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 105,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 92,141 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 92,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 74,090 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 74,153 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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PY11 VZV is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PY11 VZV, 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 PY11 VZV registered?

PY11 VZV is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 August 2011.

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