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Toyota Prius MOT Results

Registered in 2006
63.0% pass rate
from 3,991 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps (19% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp (22% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.58% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters (58% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.025% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.025% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Springs
      • 5.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.025% fail on Mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.93% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.58% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers (49% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Axles
      • 0.20% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Axle
    • 0.13% fail on Sub-frames (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.025% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.075% fail on Other suspension component (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.050% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes (46% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Brake performance (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (44% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.88% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.68% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.050% fail on Brake performance not tested (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.075% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.025% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.050% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.025% fail on Cable
        • 0.025% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Anti-lock braking system (43% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.050% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.075% fail on Parking brake control (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Lever (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.050% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.075% fail on Load sensing valves (33 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pedal
      • 0.025% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.050% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
      • 0.025% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.025% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.025% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (17% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Transmission
      • 3.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.4% fail on Joints
        • 0.025% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Tank
      • 0.050% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (55% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Doors (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Chassis
      • 0.15% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.025% fail on Load security
      • 0.025% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.025% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.025% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.025% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (17% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Emissions not tested (90% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.050% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.075% fail on Fluid leaks (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Engine oil leaks (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.050% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.025% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.025% fail on Undertray
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (32% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (38% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition (27% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (65% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Steering linkage components (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.025% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.10% fail on Steering gear (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.050% fail on Power steering (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Operation
      • 0.025% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.025% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.025% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.65% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Seat belts (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas (62% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.65% fail on Attachment
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
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