Toyota Prius MOT Results
Registered in 201482.5% pass rate
from 9,772 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.
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8.3% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(34% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp
- 0.092% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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1.6% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Switch
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1.6% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
(40% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.63% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.63% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.45% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.010% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.010% fail on Switch
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0.63% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.24% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Position lamps
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.010% fail on All position lamps
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0.072% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.072% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.051% fail on
Electrical equipment
(70% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Horn
- 0.010% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.010% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.010% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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3.4% fail on
Tyres
(27% better than other 2014 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Tread depth
- 1.2% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Size/type
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3.1% fail on
Visibility
(22% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Wipers (22% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Washers
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0.051% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.051% fail on Windscreen
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0.010% fail on
View to rear
- 0.010% fail on Mirrors
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2.1% fail on
Brakes
(50% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(48% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(40% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Brake pads (41% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Brake linings (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(65% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Brake discs (64% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.020% fail on Linkage (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(40% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Brake performance
(49% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.18% fail on
Service brake performance
(79% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Rbt
(78% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Rbt
(78% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.16% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.061% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.16% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.031% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.031% fail on
Parking brake performance
(87% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Rbt
(91% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.010% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.020% fail on
Rbt
(91% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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0.072% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.072% fail on Lever
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0.051% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.031% fail on Hand lever
- 0.020% fail on Pedal
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0.051% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Electronic stability control (82% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.020% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.010% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.020% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.010% fail on
Low pressure warning
- 0.010% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
- 0.010% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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1.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(48% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Suspension
(67% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.81% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(55% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Linkage (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Linkage ball joints (63% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Ball joint
- 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bar (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.15% fail on
Suspension arms
(90% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.010% fail on
Springs
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0.010% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.010% fail on Coil spring
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0.010% fail on
Coil springs
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0.010% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.010% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.81% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(55% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.33% fail on Attachment
- 0.020% fail on Condition
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0.20% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(86% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(87% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Spark ignition
(78% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.010% fail on Catalytic converter
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0.18% fail on
Spark ignition
(78% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.020% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.18% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(87% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(87% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.082% fail on
Transmission
(88% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.082% fail on
Drive shafts
(87% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.082% fail on
Drive shafts
(87% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Bumpers
- 0.020% fail on Exhaust system (96% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Body
- 0.010% fail on Panel
- 0.010% fail on Other body component
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0.010% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.010% fail on Pipe
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0.010% fail on
Seats
- 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.010% fail on Undertray
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0.082% fail on
Transmission
(88% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.16% fail on Registration plates
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0.15% fail on
Steering
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Steering linkage components
(84% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Locking devices
- 0.010% fail on Ball joint
- 0.010% fail on Steering arm
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0.031% fail on
Steering play
- 0.031% fail on Steering rack
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0.010% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.010% fail on Steering rack
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0.11% fail on
Steering linkage components
(84% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(67% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.092% fail on Condition
- 0.020% fail on Requirements
- 0.031% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Seat belts
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0.010% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.010% fail on Anchorages
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