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Toyota Prius

Red · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2011 · 1,798 cc

LR61 VZAMOT history

LR61 VZA is a red hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 6 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 295,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

LR61 VZA red Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
295,015 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
21,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VZA was last recorded at 295,015 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
295,015 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
21,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 295,015 miles
  • 2025 – 290,095 miles
  • 2024 – 274,214 miles
  • 2023 – 254,708 miles
  • 2022 – 236,775 miles
  • 2021 – 218,801 miles
  • 2020 – 182,821 miles
  • 2019 – 153,776 miles
  • 2018 – 120,407 miles
  • 2017 – 81,593 miles
  • 2016 – 53,457 miles
  • 2015 – 47,766 miles
  • 2014 – 36,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass295,015 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass295,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    295,015 miles
    Test number
    475523518228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail295,015 miles (+4,920)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,015 miles
    Test number
    741403707197
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass290,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    290,095 miles
    Test number
    253761027366
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering arm
  4. Fail290,094 miles (+15,880)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,094 miles
    Test number
    768603373708
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering arm
  5. Pass274,214 miles (+19,506)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    274,214 miles
    Test number
    177611519468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass254,708 miles (+17,933)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    254,708 miles
    Test number
    525679487056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass236,775 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    236,775 miles
    Test number
    258847965918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail236,774 miles (+17,973)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,774 miles
    Test number
    229056413545
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass218,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    218,801 miles
    Test number
    976888991825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail218,795 miles (+20,689)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,795 miles
    Test number
    766125437546
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass198,106 miles (+15,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    198,106 miles
    Test number
    371390799725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass182,821 miles (+10,881)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    182,821 miles
    Test number
    307393428649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass171,940 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    171,940 miles
    Test number
    533901230587
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  14. Fail171,940 miles (+18,164)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,940 miles
    Test number
    874517509392
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  15. Pass153,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    153,776 miles
    Test number
    990348504606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail153,776 miles (+16,359)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,776 miles
    Test number
    684264529398
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  17. Pass137,417 miles (+17,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,417 miles
    Test number
    993687092096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp slightly smirf
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater lens slightly damaged
  18. Pass120,407 miles (+19,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,407 miles
    Test number
    734467265886
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  19. Pass100,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,871 miles
    Test number
    269281715742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,871 miles (+4,174)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,871 miles
    Test number
    184670995065
    • Repaired at testNearside passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
  21. Pass96,697 miles (+15,104)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,697 miles
    Test number
    841978139505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,593 miles (+21,098)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,593 miles
    Test number
    209929515820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,495 miles
    Test number
    796739130601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,495 miles (+7,038)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,495 miles
    Test number
    782002470204
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  25. Pass53,457 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,457 miles
    Test number
    680317564370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,279 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,279 miles
    Test number
    733448591349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,766 miles (+11,103)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,766 miles
    Test number
    710606766803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,663 miles
    Test number
    356694044276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR61 VZA

Does LR61 VZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VZA is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VZA?
The MOT on LR61 VZA is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VZA done?
LR61 VZA was recorded at 295,015 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 21,407 miles a year.
Has LR61 VZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VZA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 VZA 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 LR61 VZA find?
LR61 VZA passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge.

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