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SA61 CYE

2011 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

327,042 mi
Last recorded327,042 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 CYE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 327,042 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 327,042 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 318,002 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 318,002 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 295,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 23 Feb 2024 295,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 8 Feb 2023 291,998 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 291,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 278,248 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 250,665 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2020 245,314 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 227,013 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 227,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 211,472 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 211,472 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 193,778 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 193,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 177,515 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 177,514 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 174,621 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 161,781 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 161,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 147,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 134,250 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 134,250 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 123,015 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 112,229 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 112,229 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,686 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 86,686 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 71,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,732 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,122 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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SA61 CYE is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 SA61 CYE, 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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SA61 CYE is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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