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PY61 VUH

2011 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

290,789 mi
Last recorded290,789 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 VUH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 290,789 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 273,665 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 252,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 232,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear

Pass 27 Sep 2022 209,325 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 197,428 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 197,341 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 197,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2016 58,955 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,273 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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PY61 VUH is a 2011 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PY61 VUH, 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 PY61 VUH registered?

PY61 VUH is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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