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SA11 HWL

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests37 (25 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

287,965 mi
Last recorded287,965 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 HWL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

25 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 287,965 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 287,946 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2025 276,146 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 276,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 263,060 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 263,039 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 313,788 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 313,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2024 303,447 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 303,440 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure braket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 291,362 miles

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 1 Nov 2023 291,351 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed tailgate (0.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 4 May 2023 276,376 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 276,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped behind seat bracket (7.1.2 (c))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed tailgate (0.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 267,524 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 267,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 242,694 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2021 228,723 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 217,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 217,652 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 207,341 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 198,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 189,607 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 189,563 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 179,421 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 168,243 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 168,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 158,143 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 150,125 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 141,201 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 132,497 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 132,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 124,001 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 116,008 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 116,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,881 miles

FRONT BRAKES HAVE AN IMBALLANCE OF 21%

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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SA11 HWL is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 SA11 HWL, 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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SA11 HWL is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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