Toyota Prius MOT Results

Registered in 2014
82.5% pass rate
from 9,772 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.092% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Switch
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.63% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.63% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.45% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.010% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.010% fail on Switch
    • 0.24% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.072% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.072% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.051% fail on Electrical equipment (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Horn
      • 0.010% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.010% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.010% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres (27% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (22% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (22% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.051% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.051% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.010% fail on View to rear
      • 0.010% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (40% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (41% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Brake linings (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs (64% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.020% fail on Linkage (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (78% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.031% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.031% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.072% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.072% fail on Lever
    • 0.051% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.031% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.020% fail on Pedal
    • 0.051% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic stability control (82% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.020% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.010% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.020% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.010% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.010% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
    • 0.010% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.5% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Linkage ball joints (63% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bar (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension arms (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.010% fail on Springs
      • 0.010% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.010% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.010% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.020% fail on Condition
  • 0.20% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust emissions (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.020% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.020% fail on Exhaust system (96% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Body
      • 0.010% fail on Panel
      • 0.010% fail on Other body component
    • 0.010% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.010% fail on Pipe
    • 0.010% fail on Seats
      • 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.010% fail on Undertray
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.031% fail on Steering play
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.010% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.010% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.092% fail on Condition
      • 0.020% fail on Requirements
    • 0.031% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Anchorages
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