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SM61 BJY

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

189,244 mi
Last recorded189,244 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 BJY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 189,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 189,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction hybrid system fault -message on dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible lamp unit damaged,water inside (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2023 180,347 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 179,434 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 160,231 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 143,289 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 139,120 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 139,120 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 129,598 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 128,473 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 128,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 114,006 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,636 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,495 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 76,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,617 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 57,617 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,766 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,340 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 27,571 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,571 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 20,854 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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SM61 BJY is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SM61 BJY, 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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SM61 BJY is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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