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MOT reliability

Toyota Prius plus hybrid auto

6 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Toyota Prius plus hybrid auto vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Prius plus hybrid auto has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 98,569 miles.

6
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
11,615
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Toyota Prius plus hybrid auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Toyota Prius plus hybrid auto MOT tests:

  • Lamps & electrical37%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
  • Other15%
  • Brakes15%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Visibility4%

Toyota Prius plus hybrid auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
51100%
61100%
72100%
81100%
91100%
105100%
11875%
12667%
13667%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (6)

Most common Toyota Prius plus hybrid auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Prius plus hybrid auto MOT tests:

  1. Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  4. Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  6. Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  12. Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres Have Slight Cracks on the Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)

Toyota Prius plus hybrid auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 1 5 100% 94,178
2014 1 4 100% 63,688
2013 4 22 73% 108,387

Toyota Prius plus hybrid auto reliability FAQ

Across 6 Toyota Prius plus hybrid auto vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Toyota Prius plus hybrid auto MOT issues are: Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Rear 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)).

The typical Toyota Prius plus hybrid auto in our data has covered around 98,569 miles.

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