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YC61 BVJ

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

297,798 mi
Last recorded297,798 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 BVJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 297,798 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure rear registratuio lamp (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o\s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 269,902 miles

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

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

Horn Weak

Nearside Front Fog light inop

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

Fail 26 May 2022 269,902 miles

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

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

Horn Weak

Nearside Front Fog light inop

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 248,339 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 248,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 247,360 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 247,360 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 233,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 225,600 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 225,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 223,961 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 223,961 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 224,103 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 191,841 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 188,732 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 173,185 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 156,747 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 140,091 miles
Fail 3 May 2017

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 136,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 131,000 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 126,130 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 110,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2015 110,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 105,490 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 105,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YC61 BVJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YC61 BVJ, 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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YC61 BVJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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