TOYOTA PRIUS MOT pass rate
88.5% of 268,624 TOYOTA PRIUS MOT tests pass.
The PRIUS passes its MOT 88.5% of the time — well above the average across all TOYOTA models, which sits at 82.3%.
The TOYOTA PRIUS passes its MOT 88.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the TOYOTA PRIUS tested at 0–3 years pass 95.1% of the time, compared with just 74.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.1% | 5,674 | 37,924 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.1% | 68,790 | 75,665 miles |
| 6–10 years | 91.9% | 96,665 | 124,234 miles |
| 10–15 years | 83.6% | 65,438 | 158,908 miles |
| 15+ years | 74.9% | 32,057 | 157,495 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA PRIUS
The most common reason the TOYOTA PRIUS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 64.8% | Not working |
| Suspension | 24.4% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 22.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 20.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 16.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 2.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 2.4% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA YARIS — 80.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AYGO — 81.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 81.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA RAV4 — 83.1% pass rate
- TOYOTA COROLLA — 82.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA C-HR — 92.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the TOYOTA PRIUS?
- 88.5% of TOYOTA PRIUS MOT tests pass, based on 268,624 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TOYOTA PRIUS?
- The most common reason the TOYOTA PRIUS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the TOYOTA PRIUS's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the TOYOTA service history guide for how to check and keep one.