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SM61 DHN

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

311,153 mi
Last recorded311,153 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DHN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 311,153 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 302,030 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 287,289 miles

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

Offside 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 11 Dec 2023 273,520 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 273,520 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 253,125 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 253,125 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 244,016 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 230,132 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 230,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 219,886 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 219,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 208,586 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 207,373 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 204,359 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 194,795 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 184,339 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 184,339 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 175,325 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 159,242 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 159,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 147,180 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 147,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 141,438 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 141,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 123,302 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 123,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 109,668 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,338 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 95,880 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,099 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 DHN is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 DHN, 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 SM61 DHN registered?

SM61 DHN is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is SM61 DHN safe to buy?

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