MOT reliability
Toyota Prius c
6 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Toyota Prius c vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Prius c has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,051 miles.
6
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
10,379
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Prius c problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Prius c MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension64%
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Lamps & electrical20%
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Other8%
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Steering8%
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Brakes4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility4%
Toyota Prius c pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (6)
Most common Toyota Prius c MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Prius c MOT tests:
- Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Toyota Prius c pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 50,989 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 77,693 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 191,951 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 108,332 |
| 2012 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 67,673 |
Toyota Prius c reliability FAQ
Across 6 Toyota Prius c vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Prius c MOT issues are:
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Toyota Prius c in our data has covered around
94,051 miles.
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