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SJ11 MWA

2011 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

352,060 mi
Last recorded352,060 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 MWA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 352,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Under body corrosion

Under tray fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2025 352,060 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Under body corrosion

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 334,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 334,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 301,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 287,422 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 287,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 276,293 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 269,126 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 268,984 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 266,468 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 257,645 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 257,645 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2019 236,011 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 236,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 215,311 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 215,311 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 194,927 miles

Front wiper blades not cleaning straight away

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 178,373 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 178,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 162,937 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 162,937 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 160,828 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 135,595 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 119,398 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 119,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,888 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 104,880 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 89,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 89,558 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,202 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 74,202 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 58,251 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Feb 2014 56,359 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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SJ11 MWA is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 SJ11 MWA, 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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SJ11 MWA is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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