Toyota Prius MOT Results
Registered in 201276.7% pass rate
from 9,478 tests in 2017
(12% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(100% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 10% fail on Registration plate lamp (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Position lamps
(190% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Front lamps (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.12% fail on All position lamps (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Rear lamps (63% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Switch
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2.3% fail on
Headlamps
(69% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp (74% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.074% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.074% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.011% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.011% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
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1.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Tell tale
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0.94% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.94% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.76% fail on Side repeaters (92% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Individual lamps (53% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.021% fail on All direction indicators
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0.94% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.35% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Horn
- 0.074% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.011% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.011% fail on Lamp
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5.0% fail on
Tyres
(12% better than other 2012 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
- 2.2% fail on Condition (23% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Size/type
- 0.011% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.011% fail on Valve stem
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3.6% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(18% better than other 2012 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Wipers (21% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers
- 0.21% fail on Windscreen
- 0.063% fail on Mirrors
- 0.011% fail on Bonnet
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2.7% fail on
Brakes
(30% better than other 2012 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Hub components
(17% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Brake pads (18% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Brake discs
- 0.032% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.011% fail on Brake linings
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0.55% fail on
Brake performance
(51% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.15% fail on Rear wheels (70% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.063% fail on Front wheels (81% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.032% fail on Brake operation
- 0.032% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.16% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.16% fail on Condition
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0.084% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(60% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.084% fail on
Components
- 0.042% fail on Hoses
- 0.032% fail on Pipes
- 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
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0.084% fail on
Components
- 0.032% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.032% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.021% fail on ABS
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0.011% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.011% fail on
Pedal
- 0.011% fail on Anti-slip
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0.011% fail on
Pedal
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2.0% fail on
Hub components
(17% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(100% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Registration plate (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Suspension
(84% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Shock absorbers
(60% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(60% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (78% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.032% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.021% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.095% fail on Rear
- 0.021% fail on Front
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0.042% fail on
Suspension arms
(92% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (92% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Front suspension joints (77% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Drive shafts
(94% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Front drive shafts
(94% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Constant velocity joints (94% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Front drive shafts
(94% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.011% fail on Attachment
- 0.011% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.20% fail on
Shock absorbers
(60% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.17% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.063% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Installation check
- 0.011% fail on Anchorage's
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0.14% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.13% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.17% fail on
Seat belts
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0.28% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.26% fail on Attachment (76% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Halfshafts
- 0.011% fail on Condition
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0.17% fail on
Steering
(57% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Steering system
(69% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Free play
- 0.011% fail on Steering rack
- 0.011% fail on Steering rack
- 0.011% fail on Ball joint
- 0.011% fail on Lock stop
- 0.011% fail on Steering arm
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0.032% fail on
Steering control
- 0.021% fail on Steering column (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.011% fail on Universal joint
- 0.021% fail on Locking devices
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0.011% fail on
Power steering
- 0.011% fail on Operation
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0.11% fail on
Steering system
(69% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.084% fail on Body condition
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0.021% fail on
Doors
- 0.011% fail on Passengers front
- 0.011% fail on Passengers other
- 0.011% fail on Body security
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0.011% fail on
Seats
- 0.011% fail on Drivers
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0.053% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(92% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.011% fail on Cap
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