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SG61 YEF

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,639 mi
Last recorded226,639 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 YEF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 226,639 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 226,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 208,937 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 195,470 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 180,820 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 175,733 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 168,730 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 168,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 166,090 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 166,090 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 161,820 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 156,715 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 156,715 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 148,771 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 148,771 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 140,405 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 140,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 132,541 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 132,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 117,104 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 114,160 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,344 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 105,344 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 92,605 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 92,605 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,774 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,298 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,036 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,298 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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SG61 YEF is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG61 YEF, 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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SG61 YEF is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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