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RE61 BYZ

2011 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

271,002 mi
Last recorded271,002 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 BYZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 271,002 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

vehicle rusty underneath and covers fitted underneath and sills

Fail 13 Nov 2025

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

vehicle rusty underneath and covers fitted underneath and sills

Pass 19 Jun 2024 275,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2023 266,279 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2022 244,958 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both(side wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen has chip

Fail 21 Jun 2022 244,958 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both(side wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen has chip

Pass 4 Jan 2022 227,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 206,425 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 204,403 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 198,796 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 185,095 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 172,277 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 89,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 152,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 138,559 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 129,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 126,949 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 126,949 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 114,106 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 111,818 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 101,579 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 98,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slight cut on side wall

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on edges

parking brakes just met legal requirement

Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,961 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,496 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,956 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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RE61 BYZ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RE61 BYZ, 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 RE61 BYZ registered?

RE61 BYZ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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