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VN61 UGU

2011 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

258,130 mi
Last recorded258,130 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 UGU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 258,130 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 258,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 245,342 miles

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

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))

Rear UNDER BODY COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 19 Jul 2025 245,342 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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))

Rear UNDER BODY COMPONENTS CORRODED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 196,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside plus offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) (1.1.11 (c))

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERNEATH OF VEICHLE

bar under fuel tank rotten [STRONG ADVISE]

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 28 Dec 2022 186,623 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to bar under fuel tank

rear heat shield loose

Fail 28 Dec 2022 186,623 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

corrosion to bar under fuel tank

rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Dec 2021 179,608 miles

Nearside Rear brakes grabbing sticking

imbalance on n/s/r

n/s/r brake discs shows slight scoring and signs of overheating

o/s/r number plate lamp inop

Pass 21 Dec 2020 170,965 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 162,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 27 Dec 2019 162,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 29 Dec 2018 146,592 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 146,592 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 127,104 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 127,104 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 110,369 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 90,778 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 90,778 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 68,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 68,002 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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VN61 UGU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN61 UGU, 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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VN61 UGU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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