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VK61 YTH

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

270,481 mi
Last recorded270,481 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YTH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 270,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 262,853 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 262,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 250,056 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 250,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 225,804 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 218,251 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 205,904 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 198,357 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 198,348 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2021 182,429 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 182,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 165,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 156,559 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 140,419 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 121,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 110,275 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,614 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,549 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,061 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 72,904 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 62,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 52,778 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 42,836 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 26,258 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,498 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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VK61 YTH is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK61 YTH, 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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VK61 YTH is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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