Toyota Prius
MOT data from 266,308 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 89.4%. Average mileage at test: 124,191 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4,155 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3,973 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3,458 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3,131 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2,505 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2,458 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,306 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,190 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2,059 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1,928 |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 101 | 75.2% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2003 | 208 | 79.3% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2004 | 1,392 | 79.5% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2005 | 3,777 | 79.8% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2006 | 5,609 | 78.5% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2007 | 10,517 | 79.3% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2008 | 10,602 | 79.9% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2009 | 10,981 | 81% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2010 | 15,287 | 82.9% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2011 | 11,430 | 83.7% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2012 | 11,927 | 85.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 14,985 | 88.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2014 | 19,996 | 91.6% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2015 | 19,489 | 91% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | |||
| 2016 | 22,984 | 92% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2017 | 24,630 | 93.4% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2018 | 28,202 | 94.6% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2019 | 29,535 | 94.5% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2020 | 15,547 | 93.4% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2021 | 5,433 | 94.4% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2022 | 1,087 | 96% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2023 | 742 | 94.6% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2024 | 1,743 | 98.3% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
93,161 mi
Median
150,347 mi
75th percentile
215,280 mi
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