MOT reliability
Toyota Prius hybrid auto
17 vehicles · 93 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Toyota Prius hybrid auto vehicles and 93 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Prius hybrid auto has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 107,829 miles.
17
Vehicles
93
MOT tests
13,578
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Prius hybrid auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Prius hybrid auto MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension47%
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Lamps & electrical34%
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Other24%
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Brakes3%
Toyota Prius hybrid auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 12 | 50% |
| 3 | 9 | 67% |
| 4 | 7 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 100% |
| 6 | 9 | 67% |
| 7 | 11 | 91% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (16), Other (1)
Most common Toyota Prius hybrid auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Prius hybrid auto MOT tests:
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (9 times)
- fuse box cover missing (6 times)
- n/s/r tyre going out of shape (6 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvus sahowing (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light temp repair (4.5.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- screen slight damage (3 times)
Toyota Prius hybrid auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 83,759 |
| 2019 | 3 | 54 | 72% | 229,845 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 78,404 |
| 2017 | 4 | 12 | 75% | 81,596 |
| 2015 | 2 | 11 | 91% | 85,834 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 77,631 |
Toyota Prius hybrid auto reliability FAQ
Across 17 Toyota Prius hybrid auto 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 hybrid auto MOT issues are:
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)); fuse box cover missing; n/s/r tyre going out of shape.
The typical Toyota Prius hybrid auto in our data has covered around
107,829 miles.
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