Toyota Prius MOT Results

Registered in 2011
74.3% pass rate
from 8,668 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.2% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.54% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters (50% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.012% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.012% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Horn (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.23% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.081% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.069% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (13% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (36% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (55% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension arms (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.023% fail on Springs (100% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Coil springs (100% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Coil spring (100% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.023% fail on Other suspension component (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 4.1% fail on Brakes (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums (42% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs (42% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.046% fail on Linkage (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.081% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.081% fail on Service brake imbalance (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.046% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Rbt (94% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.43% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.069% fail on Pedal
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.058% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.058% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.058% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.012% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility (17% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.023% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.023% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.012% fail on View to rear
      • 0.012% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.85% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Spark ignition (50% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.023% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.023% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.012% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.023% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Compression ignition (95% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.046% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.023% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.023% fail on Undertray
    • 0.023% fail on Fluid leaks (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Engine oil leaks (80% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.67% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.10% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
    • 0.046% fail on Transmission (96% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Joints (96% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Doors (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
        • 0.012% fail on Hinge
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.035% fail on Undertray
    • 0.023% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
    • 0.023% fail on Seats
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.012% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.45% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.046% fail on Steering play
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.012% fail on Steering box
    • 0.035% fail on Steering gear (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Steering box
    • 0.023% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.023% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.012% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.012% fail on Steering column
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment
    • 0.046% fail on Condition
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
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