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MOT reliability

Toyota Prius cx

9 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Toyota Prius cx vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Prius cx has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 80,782 miles.

9
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
10,874
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share

Toyota Prius cx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Toyota Prius cx MOT tests:

  • Lamps & electrical64%
  • Brakes29%
  • Visibility21%
  • Other7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%

Toyota Prius cx pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
42100%
52100%
64100%
7475%
82100%
92100%
102100%
112100%
12683%
13560%
142100%
151100%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (8), Petrol (1)

Most common Toyota Prius cx MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Prius cx MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  5. Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  6. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  11. Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light WHITE NOT RED (4.5.4 (a)) (1 times)
  15. Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)

Toyota Prius cx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 2 9 89% 61,746
2017 1 2 100% 103,947
2015 2 7 100% 60,915
2013 1 2 100% 36,532
2012 1 4 75% 120,616
2011 2 10 80% 110,313

Toyota Prius cx reliability FAQ

Across 9 Toyota Prius cx vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Toyota Prius cx MOT issues are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)); Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)).

The typical Toyota Prius cx in our data has covered around 80,782 miles.

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