2011 Toyota Prius 1.8L Other · MK11 ABU
2011 Toyota Prius (1.8L, other). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 261,684 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 261,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Other · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK11 ABU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 261,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK11 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Toyota Prius (MK11 ABU) between March 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)”.
MK11 ABU Mileage History
- 17/03/201432,872 mi
- 06/12/201439,555 mi+6,683 mi
- 08/06/201556,969 mi+17,414 mi
- 08/06/201556,969 mi
- 30/03/201662,871 mi+5,902 mi
- 30/03/201662,872 mi+1 mi
- 03/09/201682,690 mi+19,818 mi
- 03/09/201682,691 mi+1 mi
- 23/03/2017105,497 mi+22,806 mi
- 19/09/2017128,369 mi+22,872 mi
- 19/09/2017128,369 mi
- 12/03/2018143,641 mi+15,272 mi
- 12/03/2018143,641 mi
- 21/09/2018154,433 mi+10,792 mi
- 27/09/2018155,256 mi+823 mi
- 02/04/2019172,046 mi+16,790 mi
- 08/10/2019190,904 mi+18,858 mi
- 20/10/2020210,259 mi+19,355 mi
- 13/11/2020210,592 mi+333 mi
- 29/06/2021216,068 mi+5,476 mi
- 27/06/2022226,001 mi+9,933 mi
- 01/07/2023236,044 mi+10,043 mi
- 02/09/2024237,541 mi+1,497 mi
- 08/09/2025250,180 mi+12,639 mi
- 09/09/2026261,684 mi+11,504 mi
Average of roughly 18,331 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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