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White · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LP61 ERKMOT history

LP61 ERK is a white hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 219,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LP61 ERK white Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
219,445 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 ERK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
White
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 ERK was last recorded at 219,445 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,164 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
281 miles
Average per year
14,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 219,445 miles
  • 2024 – 211,068 miles
  • 2023 – 202,026 miles
  • 2022 – 196,196 miles
  • 2021 – 169,410 miles
  • 2020 – 143,062 miles
  • 2019 – 131,324 miles
  • 2018 – 104,455 miles
  • 2017 – 86,246 miles
  • 2016 – 82,201 miles
  • 2015 – 72,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,445 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner rack end slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,445 miles (+281)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    219,445 miles
    Test number
    597856366115
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
  2. Pass219,164 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    219,164 miles
    Test number
    972776338062
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail219,164 miles (+8,096)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,164 miles
    Test number
    190189925675
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass211,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    211,068 miles
    Test number
    882443677203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail211,068 miles (+9,042)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,068 miles
    Test number
    357258480190
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass202,026 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    202,026 miles
    Test number
    552468602295
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Fail202,026 miles (+5,830)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,026 miles
    Test number
    991561608261
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass196,196 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    196,196 miles
    Test number
    785970386599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail196,187 miles (+26,777)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,187 miles
    Test number
    299767689841
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass169,410 miles (+20,204)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    169,410 miles
    Test number
    993020584925
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass149,206 miles (+348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,206 miles
    Test number
    445215318621
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear end (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail148,858 miles (+5,796)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,858 miles
    Test number
    814056876124
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass143,062 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,062 miles
    Test number
    472052941558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail143,055 miles (+11,731)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,055 miles
    Test number
    660552453552
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  15. Pass131,324 miles (+26,869)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,324 miles
    Test number
    680840252465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,455 miles (+18,209)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    626023191138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,246 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,246 miles
    Test number
    256243360175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,201 miles (+10,200)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,201 miles
    Test number
    625301779503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    558907795148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 ERK

Does LP61 ERK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 ERK is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP61 ERK?
The MOT on LP61 ERK is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 ERK done?
LP61 ERK was recorded at 219,445 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 14,202 miles a year.
Has LP61 ERK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 ERK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP61 ERK 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 LP61 ERK find?
LP61 ERK passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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