Toyota Prius MOT Results
Registered in 201070.8% pass rate
from 9,895 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2010 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 2010 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
(7.4% worse than other 2010 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Headlamps
(83% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Headlamp (90% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.020% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 5.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
(15% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.74% fail on
Direction indicators
(64% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Flashing type
(64% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Side repeaters (42% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.030% fail on All direction indicators
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0.74% fail on
Flashing type
(64% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.53% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.020% fail on
Front fog lamps
(12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Front fog lamps (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.25% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.22% fail on Horn
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0.18% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.17% fail on Position lamp
- 0.010% fail on Switch
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0.051% fail on
Reversing lamps
(81% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Reversing lamps (81% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Rear reflectors
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5.5% fail on
Headlamps
(83% worse than other 2010 cars)
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6.2% fail on
Brakes
(22% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Brake performance
(32% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
- 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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0.69% fail on
Service brake performance
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Rbt
(67% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.010% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
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0.66% fail on
Rbt
(67% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.43% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
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0.43% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.11% fail on
Parking brake performance
(86% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Rbt
(85% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Parking brake performance (90% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.11% fail on
Rbt
(85% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(22% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.7% fail on Brake pads
- 0.030% fail on Brake linings
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0.86% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(24% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Brake discs (24% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Brake drums
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0.020% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(81% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Linkage
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1.8% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (58% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.43% fail on Lever
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0.22% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.18% fail on Hand lever
- 0.040% fail on Pedal (72% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.21% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(64% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system (70% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.010% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.10% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.040% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.030% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.010% fail on Brake fluid
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0.020% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.020% fail on Other components
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0.010% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.010% fail on Leaks
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0.010% fail on
Hand operated control valves
- 0.010% fail on Condition
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2.7% fail on
Brake performance
(32% better than other 2010 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Tyres
(19% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Tread depth (26% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Condition (17% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Size/type (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Visibility
- 3.0% fail on Wipers (19% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.091% fail on Windscreen
- 0.020% fail on Window (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.051% fail on
View to rear
- 0.051% fail on Mirrors
- 0.020% fail on Driver's view
- 0.020% fail on Bonnet (85% better than other 2010 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Suspension
(65% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(16% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.66% fail on Linkage ball joints (41% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.22% fail on Ball joint
- 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Linkage (59% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Anti-roll bar (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
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0.71% fail on
Suspension arms
(83% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Suspension arm (77% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.58% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.071% fail on
Springs
(99% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.071% fail on
Coil springs
(99% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.071% fail on
Coil springs
(99% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Macpherson strut
(81% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.030% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.010% fail on Ball joint
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0.030% fail on
Sub-frames
(86% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.030% fail on
Other suspension component
(87% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.010% fail on Other suspension component
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0.010% fail on
Axles
- 0.010% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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2.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(16% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(65% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Bumpers (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.17% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (78% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Pipe
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0.14% fail on
Transmission
(91% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Drive shafts
(91% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Drive shaft
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0.14% fail on
Drive shafts
(91% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Body
- 0.10% fail on Other body component
- 0.020% fail on Panel
- 0.051% fail on Undertray
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0.040% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.040% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.020% fail on
Chassis
- 0.010% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.010% fail on Strengthening plate
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0.020% fail on
Doors
(89% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.010% fail on Hinge
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0.010% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.010% fail on Hinge
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0.010% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.010% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.010% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.010% fail on
Seats
- 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
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1.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(64% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(63% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
(43% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested (91% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.020% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.020% fail on Oxygen sensor (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Compression ignition
(98% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
(43% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Fluid leaks
(90% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Engine oil leaks (88% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.010% fail on Undertray
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1.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(63% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(68% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Registration plates (69% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Road Wheels
(44% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Attachment (86% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Steering
(72% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Steering linkage components
(77% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Ball joint
- 0.040% fail on Locking devices
- 0.020% fail on Drag link end
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0.12% fail on
Steering gear
(60% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Steering rack (58% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Steering play
- 0.10% fail on Steering rack
- 0.020% fail on Steering column
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0.44% fail on
Steering linkage components
(77% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(51% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.31% fail on Condition
- 0.010% fail on Attachment
- 0.010% fail on Load limiters
- 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Airbags
- 0.010% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.33% fail on
Seat belts
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0.020% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.010% fail on Anchorages
- 0.010% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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