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YT61 ZHW

2011 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

289,257 mi
Last recorded289,257 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 ZHW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 289,257 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 262,761 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 262,733 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working O/S & N/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 244,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 227,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 203,241 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 192,263 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 183,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 168,274 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 147,223 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 147,223 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 137,584 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 137,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 125,313 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 114,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 105,198 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 105,198 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 93,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play Lower shaft (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,066 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 81,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 64,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,502 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 32,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 32,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 18,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,528 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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YT61 ZHW is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YT61 ZHW, 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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YT61 ZHW is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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