Toyota Prius MOT Results

Registered in 2016
85.4% pass rate
from 12,796 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (59% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (65% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Dipswitch (19 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.023% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0078% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.36% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.36% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.094% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.016% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.18% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.086% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0078% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.055% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.031% fail on Horn
      • 0.016% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0078% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.039% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.016% fail on All position lamps (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0078% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0078% fail on Switch
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (40% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility (14% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.72% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.031% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.031% fail on View to rear
      • 0.031% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0078% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0078% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.8% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (32% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.22% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Brake discs (54% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.039% fail on Linkage (44 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.086% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Rbt (78% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.063% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.063% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.031% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.031% fail on Rbt
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0078% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.0078% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.078% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.047% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.031% fail on Pedal
    • 0.078% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.078% fail on Lever
    • 0.070% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.063% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0078% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0078% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.3% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Anti-roll bar (28 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension arms (76% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0078% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0078% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0078% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0078% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.016% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0078% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels (70% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Condition
  • 0.31% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Spark ignition (35% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.0078% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.0078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0078% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0078% fail on Undertray
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.094% fail on Condition
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0078% fail on Attachment
    • 0.086% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0078% fail on Joints
    • 0.039% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.023% fail on Body
      • 0.023% fail on Other body component
    • 0.023% fail on Seats
      • 0.023% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.016% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0078% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0078% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0078% fail on Doors
      • 0.0078% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0078% fail on Hinge
  • 0.078% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.023% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.016% fail on Steering rack
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