Toyota Prius MOT Results
Registered in 200874.4% pass rate
from 7,510 tests in 2017
(31% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.
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13% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(27% better than other 2008 cars)
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6.7% fail on
Position lamps
(37% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Front lamps (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Rear lamps (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.040% fail on All position lamps
- 4.4% fail on Registration plate lamp (13% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Headlamps
(43% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.027% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.013% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.44% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Direction indicators
(83% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Flashing type
(83% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (65% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Individual lamps (91% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.027% fail on All direction indicators (84% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Flashing type
(83% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Horn
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0.15% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(69% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Fog lamp (69% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Tell tale
- 0.067% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.053% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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6.7% fail on
Position lamps
(37% worse than other 2008 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.5% fail on Wipers (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Washers (64% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Windscreen
- 0.29% fail on Mirrors
- 0.040% fail on Bonnet
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5.5% fail on
Tyres
(29% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth (37% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Size/type
- 0.093% fail on Valve stem
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4.3% fail on
Suspension
(68% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Drive shafts
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2.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 2.1% fail on Constant velocity joints
- 0.013% fail on Couplings
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0.067% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.053% fail on Drive shafts
- 0.013% fail on Universal joint
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2.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
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0.77% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.75% fail on Front (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Rear (93% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Coil springs
(86% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Condition (86% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Location
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0.59% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(80% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (78% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (86% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Linkage condition
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0.36% fail on
Shock absorbers
(73% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Suspension arms
(93% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (93% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Attachment
- 0.093% fail on Front suspension joints (85% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.027% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.013% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.013% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.013% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.013% fail on Condition
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0.013% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.013% fail on Component mounting
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2.2% fail on
Drive shafts
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3.9% fail on
Brakes
(51% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Hub components
(33% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Brake discs
- 0.027% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.013% fail on Brake back plates
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1.1% fail on
Brake performance
(69% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Front wheels (50% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Rear wheels (74% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Brake imbalance (59% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.013% fail on Brake operation
- 0.013% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.59% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(57% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Components
(59% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Pipes (62% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Valves (116 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Hoses (76% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.11% fail on Leaks
- 0.013% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.49% fail on
Components
(59% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.37% fail on ABS
- 0.16% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.040% fail on
Parking brake
(93% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Condition (92% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Restricted movement (83% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Additional braking devices
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0.013% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.013% fail on
Pedal
- 0.013% fail on Anti-slip
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0.013% fail on
Pedal
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0.013% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.013% fail on Cable
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2.1% fail on
Hub components
(33% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.81% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(71% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Emissions (96% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.75% fail on Registration plate
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0.35% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.31% fail on Attachment
- 0.027% fail on Halfshafts (56 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Condition
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0.33% fail on
Steering
(79% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Steering system
(82% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Steering rack (84% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Ball joint
- 0.040% fail on Drag link end
- 0.040% fail on Steering arm
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0.013% fail on
Free play
- 0.013% fail on Steering rack
- 0.080% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Steering control
- 0.013% fail on Steering lock
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0.25% fail on
Steering system
(82% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(57% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Body condition
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0.027% fail on
Doors
(90% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Passengers front
- 0.013% fail on Passengers other
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0.027% fail on
Load security
- 0.013% fail on Access panel
- 0.013% fail on Bootlid
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0.013% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.013% fail on Chassis
- 0.013% fail on Body security
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0.25% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(73% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Seat belts
(64% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Attachment
- 0.013% fail on Requirements
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0.12% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(77% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.12% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (75% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Seat belts
(64% better than other 2008 cars)
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Toyota Prius (2003 - 2009)
Much better than the original. An enjoyable, practical, safe, economical hybrid. Looks good, too. Prius Taxis have run to 400,000 miles plus with very little trouble.