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YA11 EPJ

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

272,179 mi
Last recorded272,179 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 EPJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 272,179 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 272,179 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 258,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 240,197 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 240,197 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 231,688 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 223,385 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 206,291 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 206,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 188,296 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 166,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 141,287 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 5 Apr 2018 141,285 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 121,421 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 116,547 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 115,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,024 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 110,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 106,014 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 102,957 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,938 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,018 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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YA11 EPJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YA11 EPJ, 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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YA11 EPJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 August 2011.

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