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RE61 BZU

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

365,419 mi
Last recorded365,419 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 BZU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 365,419 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 364,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 316,010 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel & oil leak not major (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 316,010 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel & oil leak not major (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 292,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 279,366 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 263,607 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2022 263,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2021 244,141 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 233,950 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2020 229,738 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2019 219,670 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 219,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 217,497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 201,450 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 188,372 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 187,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 168,005 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 153,876 miles

Offside Rear o/o/shape

Pass 15 Nov 2017 151,522 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 151,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 133,466 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 127,805 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 110,777 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 110,777 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 99,094 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 80,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,090 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 BZU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc 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 RE61 BZU, 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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RE61 BZU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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