Toyota Prius Hybrid
From 556 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 10 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| a seat belt or flexible stalk damaged | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 18.2% of Prius Hybrid failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £87.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 82.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2014 | 79.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all Prius Hybrids tested had between 154,190 and 250,405 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 217,565 median miles, the Prius Hybrid has 0.009 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Prius Hybrid MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Prius Hybrid has a 79.9% MOT pass rate based on 556 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Prius Hybrid?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Prius Hybrid is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Prius Hybrid at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Prius Hybrid is 217,565 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 154,190 and 250,405 miles.
Buying a used Prius Hybrid?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 79.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £87 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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