Toyota Prius MOT Results

Registered in 2013
79.8% pass rate
from 9,113 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.011% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.67% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.67% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.44% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (45% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.21% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.022% fail on All position lamps (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.077% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.044% fail on Electrical equipment (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Horn
    • 0.033% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres (19% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (14% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.033% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.022% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.022% fail on View to rear
      • 0.022% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.1% fail on Suspension (58% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Anti-roll bar (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.43% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension arms (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.022% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 2.7% fail on Brakes (48% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (35% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums (50% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Brake discs (50% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Linkage (42 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Lever
    • 0.86% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (34% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp) (33% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance (90% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.066% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Rbt
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Rigid brake pipes (48% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.044% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.033% fail on Pedal
    • 0.077% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (71% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Anti-lock braking system (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.044% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.011% fail on Valves
    • 0.011% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.36% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.088% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Drive shafts (93% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Doors
      • 0.022% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Catch
      • 0.011% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Catch
    • 0.022% fail on Body
      • 0.022% fail on Other body component
    • 0.022% fail on Seats
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
    • 0.011% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.011% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.32% fail on Steering (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
        • 0.011% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.044% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.044% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.033% fail on Steering play
      • 0.033% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.011% fail on Steering column
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.011% fail on Condition
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (87% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust emissions (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.011% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.077% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.011% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.011% fail on Anchorages
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