MOT reliability
Toyota Prius auto
6 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Toyota Prius auto vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Prius auto has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 85,383 miles.
6
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
31,545
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Prius auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Prius auto MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension52%
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Lamps & electrical30%
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Other13%
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Identification & plates9%
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Brakes9%
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Visibility4%
Toyota Prius auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (4), Electric (2)
Most common Toyota Prius auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Prius auto MOT tests:
- front and back no registration plates present during test, Japanese imported Vehicle due first registration in UK. (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
Toyota Prius auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 66,779 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 45,560 |
| 2013 | 4 | 12 | 75% | 99,990 |
Toyota Prius auto reliability FAQ
Across 6 Toyota Prius auto vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Prius auto MOT issues are:
front and back no registration plates present during test, Japanese imported Vehicle due first registration in UK.; Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Toyota Prius auto in our data has covered around
85,383 miles.
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