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RA61 MZL

2011 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

349,634 mi
Last recorded349,634 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA61 MZL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 349,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 335,650 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 299,289 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2022 258,081 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 237,149 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 236,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 228,791 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 227,426 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 212,827 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 212,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 195,751 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 193,618 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 193,618 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 173,440 miles

Front both tyres cuts outer walls.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 157,608 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 157,608 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 142,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 142,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 127,188 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 127,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 110,202 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 103,061 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 103,061 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 98,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,981 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 82,051 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front outter wall has little cut

Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,103 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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RA61 MZL is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA61 MZL, 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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RA61 MZL is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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