TOYOTA PRIUS MOT Pass Rate
88.2% of 65,811 TOYOTA PRIUS MOT tests pass.
The PRIUS passes its MOT 88.2% of the time — well above the average across all TOYOTA models, which sits at 81.2%.
The TOYOTA PRIUS passes its MOT 88.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 96.5% at 0–3 years to 77.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.5% | 1,136 | 41,049 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.2% | 14,718 | 77,710 miles |
| 6–10 years | 91.8% | 24,154 | 124,457 miles |
| 10–15 years | 83.7% | 15,562 | 162,217 miles |
| 15+ years | 77.3% | 10,241 | 160,842 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 66.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 66.6% | not working |
| Suspension | 26.1% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 22.2% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 19.9% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 15.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.3% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.8% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 3.0% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 2.7% | fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.9% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
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