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YG61 WLW

2011 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

234,806 mi
Last recorded234,806 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 WLW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 234,806 miles

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

Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 224,106 miles

rear suspension arms, springs, frame ,area and others components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 211,047 miles

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

rear suspension mountings, area, arms, springs, frame and others components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 199,406 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 199,440 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 182,024 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 182,024 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 170,462 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 170,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 162,609 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 162,609 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 157,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 139,058 miles

N/S outer rear tyre cut/damaged but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Nail in O/S rear tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 139,058 miles

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

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

N/S outer rear tyre cut/damaged but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Nail in O/S rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 123,439 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 117,154 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 117,154 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 113,125 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 113,125 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 111,515 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,895 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer side wall tyre deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,905 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,664 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,614 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 91,614 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,606 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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YG61 WLW is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YG61 WLW, 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 YG61 WLW registered?

YG61 WLW is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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