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SM11 BSV

2011 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

341,258 mi
Last recorded341,258 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 BSV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 341,258 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 314,487 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 313,659 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 292,959 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 272,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 252,373 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 252,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened center belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2021 240,688 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 236,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 227,943 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 206,342 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 206,342 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 200,914 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 200,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 181,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 165,152 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 159,310 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2018 159,310 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2017 131,095 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,859 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 107,840 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 95,041 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 95,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,828 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 82,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 70,857 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 70,857 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 64,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 64,765 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2014 38,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,542 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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SM11 BSV is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 SM11 BSV, 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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SM11 BSV is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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