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VU11 UCJ

2011 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

265,158 mi
Last recorded265,158 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 UCJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 265,158 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 265,158 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 265,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 264,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 264,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 264,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 247,065 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 247,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 231,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 229,280 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 222,011 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 209,030 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 191,011 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 170,179 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 147,613 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 136,935 miles

EML ON

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 117,806 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 117,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,543 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,364 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,663 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,120 miles

some slight wear and discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

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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VU11 UCJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VU11 UCJ, 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 VU11 UCJ registered?

VU11 UCJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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