Toyota Prius MOT Results
Registered in 201073.7% pass rate
from 12,088 tests in 2017
(9.8% 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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18% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(35% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 9.7% fail on Registration plate lamp (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Position lamps
(150% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 7.1% fail on Front lamps (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Rear lamps (80% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.099% fail on All position lamps (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Switch (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Headlamps
(72% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Headlamp (76% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.017% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.017% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale' (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Matched pair
- 0.017% fail on Dipswitch (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (15% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Direction indicators
(67% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Flashing type
(67% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.074% fail on Individual lamps (91% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.025% fail on All direction indicators (83% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Flashing type
(67% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.40% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.025% fail on Switch
- 0.017% fail on Tell tale
- 0.36% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Horn
- 0.066% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.0083% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0083% fail on Lamp
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5.6% fail on
Tyres
(17% better than other 2010 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Condition
- 2.6% fail on Tread depth (26% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Size/type
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4.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(13% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Wipers
- 1.2% fail on Washers (34% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Windscreen
- 0.041% fail on Mirrors (65% better than other 2010 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Brakes
(29% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Hub components
(17% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Brake pads
- 0.44% fail on Brake discs
- 0.017% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.0083% fail on Brake linings
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1.2% fail on
Brake performance
(44% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.42% fail on Rear wheels (59% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Front wheels (77% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.033% fail on Brake imbalance (84% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Brake operation
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0.44% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.44% fail on Condition
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0.15% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(73% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Components
(72% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Pipes (64% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0083% fail on Hoses
- 0.017% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.017% fail on Leaks
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0.12% fail on
Components
(72% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.074% fail on ABS (62% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Restricted movement
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0.025% fail on
Service brake control components
(77% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Pedal
(77% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.0083% fail on Condition
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0.025% fail on
Pedal
(77% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Hub components
(17% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Suspension
(86% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Shock absorbers
(64% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.22% fail on Rear
- 0.12% fail on Front
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0.27% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(83% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (86% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (65% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Linkage condition
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0.058% fail on
Suspension arms
(95% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (96% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0083% fail on Condition
- 0.058% fail on Front suspension joints (83% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Drive shafts
(93% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Front drive shafts
(93% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Constant velocity joints (93% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Front drive shafts
(93% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Coil springs
(99% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Condition (99% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.38% fail on
Shock absorbers
(64% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.59% fail on Registration plate
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0.32% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.29% fail on Attachment
- 0.025% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0083% fail on Halfshafts
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0.31% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(78% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.0083% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.0083% fail on Cap
- 0.0083% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.24% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(56% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(51% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (54% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0083% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
- 0.0083% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.11% fail on
Seat belts
(61% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Requirements
- 0.050% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0083% fail on Attachment
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0.13% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(51% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Steering
(77% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Steering system
(78% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Free play
- 0.025% fail on Steering rack
- 0.017% fail on Drag link end
- 0.0083% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0083% fail on Steering arm
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0.0083% fail on
Other components
- 0.0083% fail on Steering pivot point
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0.025% fail on
Steering control
- 0.0083% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0083% fail on Steering column
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0.0083% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.0083% fail on Universal joint
- 0.0083% fail on Locking devices
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0.20% fail on
Steering system
(78% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(50% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Body condition
- 0.033% fail on Body security
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0.033% fail on
Seats
- 0.025% fail on Drivers
- 0.017% fail on Passengers
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0.0083% fail on
Doors
- 0.0083% fail on Passengers other
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Toyota Prius (2009 - 2016)
Low CO2 emissions and zero car tax. Spacious cabin makes it a realistic family car. Plug-In version escaped London Congestion Charge.