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SJ61 UVT

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

265,600 mi
Last recorded265,600 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 UVT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 265,600 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 262,879 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 262,879 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 260,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 260,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 255,299 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Slight corrosion on suspension and braking components.

Fail 28 Dec 2022 255,299 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight corrosion on suspension and braking components.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 244,411 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 244,411 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 238,088 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 237,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 229,004 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 229,004 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 199,131 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 190,131 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 183,121 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 183,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 180,314 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 171,311 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 171,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2018 165,462 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 165,451 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 153,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 142,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 128,820 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 118,968 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 103,541 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 88,680 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,031 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 84,030 miles

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

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

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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SJ61 UVT is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ61 UVT, 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 SJ61 UVT registered?

SJ61 UVT is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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