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Toyota Prius MOT Results

Registered in 2009
69.5% pass rate
from 7,027 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp (53% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.014% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.73% fail on Direction indicators (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Flashing type (63% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (42% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.071% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.071% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.043% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.014% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.028% fail on Reversing lamps (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 6.9% fail on Brakes (21% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (34% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.100% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (23% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.83% fail on Brake discs and drums (29% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Brake discs (28% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.014% fail on Cable
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.100% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.057% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.028% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.028% fail on Load sensing valves (42 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 5.9% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage ball joints (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage
      • 0.085% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.94% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.81% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension arm (84% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.057% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Other suspension component (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.028% fail on Axles (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.014% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.100% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.100% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.043% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (19% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (37% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (41% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (40% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (40% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.043% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.043% fail on Joints
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Pipe
      • 0.028% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.100% fail on Undertray
    • 0.057% fail on Body
      • 0.057% fail on Other body component
    • 0.043% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.043% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.043% fail on Seats
      • 0.028% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.014% fail on Doors
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.014% fail on Hinge
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (25% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.028% fail on Catalyst emissions (98% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Compression ignition (96% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.028% fail on Fluid leaks (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.87% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.54% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
      • 0.043% fail on Requirements
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.014% fail on Airbags
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.67% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Track rod end (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.014% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.014% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.100% fail on Steering play
      • 0.100% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.043% fail on Steering gear (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Steering rack (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.014% fail on Power steering
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
  • 0.64% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.61% fail on Attachment (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Condition
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
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