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SA61 ORO

2011 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

262,985 mi
Last recorded262,985 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 ORO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 262,985 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 225,204 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))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 205,013 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 205,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 210,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 210,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 197,267 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 183,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 173,010 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 173,010 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 164,139 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 157,481 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 157,481 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 136,116 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 136,116 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 119,077 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-tray fitted to vehicle visually obstructing some components

Windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 29 Apr 2019 119,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-tray fitted to vehicle visually obstructing some components

Windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 1 Nov 2018 107,466 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 107,466 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 97,839 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 79,274 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 75,914 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 75,914 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 65,153 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 65,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 59,203 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 59,203 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,114 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 51,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 35,607 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 35,503 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,355 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 ORO is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA61 ORO, 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 ORO is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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