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Red · Electric · 2011 · 1,797 cc

L4 YHUMOT history

L4 YHU is a red electric Toyota Prius first used on 23 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 216,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

L4 YHU red Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
216,726 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
12,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 YHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Electric
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 YHU was last recorded at 216,726 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 6,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,147 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,579 miles
Average per year
12,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,726 miles
  • 2025 – 210,147 miles
  • 2024 – 202,269 miles
  • 2023 – 188,558 miles
  • 2022 – 172,620 miles
  • 2021 – 161,710 miles
  • 2020 – 153,786 miles
  • 2019 – 145,810 miles
  • 2018 – 137,517 miles
  • 2017 – 124,071 miles
  • 2016 – 102,491 miles
  • 2015 – 86,143 miles
  • 2014 – 72,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    216,726 miles
    Test number
    613904854279
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail216,726 miles (+6,579)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,726 miles
    Test number
    330675699657
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass210,147 miles (+81)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    210,147 miles
    Test number
    676106984609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail210,066 miles (+7,797)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,066 miles
    Test number
    739760225728
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass202,269 miles (+226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    202,269 miles
    Test number
    613090550258
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail202,043 miles (+13,485)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,043 miles
    Test number
    623605656416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass188,558 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    188,558 miles
    Test number
    577193739807
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail188,558 miles (+15,938)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,558 miles
    Test number
    884218648678
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass172,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    172,620 miles
    Test number
    915470996851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail172,620 miles (+10,910)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,620 miles
    Test number
    950435012177
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass161,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    161,710 miles
    Test number
    427562996831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail161,710 miles (+1,108)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,710 miles
    Test number
    717505841507
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail160,602 miles (+6,816)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,602 miles
    Test number
    777422021651
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass153,786 miles (+7,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,786 miles
    Test number
    382957969080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass145,810 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,810 miles
    Test number
    540166658418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass144,877 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,877 miles
    Test number
    939979560726
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Fail144,877 miles (+7,360)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,877 miles
    Test number
    770882792693
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. Pass137,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,517 miles
    Test number
    308791751089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  19. Fail137,517 miles (+7,423)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,517 miles
    Test number
    230017796614
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall inner tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall/ main tread inner tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  20. Pass130,094 miles (+6,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,094 miles
    Test number
    862310868446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge. (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass124,071 miles (+11,457)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,071 miles
    Test number
    710504736517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass112,614 miles (+10,123)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,614 miles
    Test number
    855824075785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,491 miles
    Test number
    240725680611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail102,491 miles (+8,039)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,491 miles
    Test number
    153639329610
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass94,452 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,452 miles
    Test number
    631620804978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass93,676 miles (+7,533)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,676 miles
    Test number
    483981912474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass86,143 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,143 miles
    Test number
    419067015252
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  28. Fail86,143 miles (+12,487)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,143 miles
    Test number
    185597615270
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  29. Pass73,656 miles (+1,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,656 miles
    Test number
    267134815016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass72,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,110 miles
    Test number
    537672334220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail72,110 miles (+14)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,110 miles
    Test number
    266691734220
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  32. Fail72,096 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,096 miles
    Test number
    556689734142
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about L4 YHU

Does L4 YHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 YHU is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 YHU?
The MOT on L4 YHU is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 YHU done?
L4 YHU was recorded at 216,726 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 12,122 miles a year.
Has L4 YHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 YHU has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 YHU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L4 YHU find?
L4 YHU passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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