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YC61 BVL

2011 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

479,866 mi
Last recorded479,866 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 BVL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 479,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 458,937 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 458,937 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 414,698 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 357,647 miles

under cover fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2021 357,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

under cover fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2021 336,509 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 313,453 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 298,547 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 267,744 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,458 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 203,640 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 175,600 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 175,600 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 142,740 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 111,907 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,274 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 49,126 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 49,125 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,146 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,818 miles

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

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 BVL is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YC61 BVL, 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 BVL is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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