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SD61 TSU

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

281,715 mi
Last recorded281,715 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 TSU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 281,715 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 281,715 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 276,705 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 276,705 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 272,645 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 269,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 269,355 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 265,538 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 265,538 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 257,100 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 243,397 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 231,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 211,715 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 19 Aug 2019 211,715 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 192,169 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 175,123 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 175,123 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 155,310 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 135,261 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 135,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner shoulder wear. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 12,227 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 112,225 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,438 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 95,438 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,001 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 74,777 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 73,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SD61 TSU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SD61 TSU, 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 SD61 TSU registered?

SD61 TSU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is SD61 TSU safe to buy?

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