Toyota Prius Plus
From 6,070 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Prius Pluss fare better: 2020 models pass at 89.5% vs 85.8% for 2013.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are 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 and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 76 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.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 76 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 72 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 58 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 50 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 42 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 41 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 38 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 37 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 35 |
| front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 32 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 24.1% of Prius Plus 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 £61.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 90% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2018 | 85% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2017 | 88.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
5 earlier years
| 2016 | 84.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2015 | 82.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2014 | 83.3% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 85.8% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2012 | 78.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Prius Pluss tested had between 60,633 and 211,969 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 142,734 median miles, the Prius Plus has 0.01 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 Plus MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Prius Plus has a 85.4% MOT pass rate based on 6,070 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Prius Plus?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Prius Plus is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 76 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Prius Plus at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Prius Plus is 142,734 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 60,633 and 211,969 miles.
Buying a used Prius Plus?
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.
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