Toyota Prius MOT Results
Registered in 201685.4% pass rate
from 12,796 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.
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5.4% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(53% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.063% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.1% fail on
Headlamps
(59% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp (65% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Dipswitch (19 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.023% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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1.1% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.0078% fail on
Front fog lamps
- 0.0078% fail on Front fog lamps
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1.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.36% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.094% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.016% fail on All direction indicators
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0.36% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.18% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.094% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.086% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.0078% fail on Reversing lamp switch
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0.055% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.031% fail on Horn
- 0.016% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.0078% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.039% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.023% fail on Position lamp
- 0.016% fail on All position lamps (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.039% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
(7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.0078% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0078% fail on Switch
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3.6% fail on
Tyres
- 2.4% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Condition (40% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Size/type
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3.4% fail on
Visibility
(14% better than other 2016 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Wipers
- 0.72% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.031% fail on Windscreen
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0.031% fail on
View to rear
- 0.031% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0078% fail on Driver's view
- 0.0078% fail on Bonnet
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1.8% fail on
Brakes
(37% better than other 2016 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(35% better than other 2016 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(31% better than other 2016 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Brake pads (32% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Brake linings
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0.22% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(54% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Brake discs (54% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.039% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.039% fail on Linkage (44 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(31% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Brake performance
(49% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.086% fail on
Service brake performance
(79% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.086% fail on
Rbt
(78% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.086% fail on
Rbt
(78% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.063% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.063% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.063% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.031% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.031% fail on
Rbt
- 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.0078% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.031% fail on
Rbt
- 0.0078% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.23% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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0.078% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.047% fail on Hand lever
- 0.031% fail on Pedal
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0.078% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.078% fail on Lever
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0.070% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.063% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.016% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.016% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0078% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.0078% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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1.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(35% better than other 2016 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Suspension
(39% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Anti-roll bar (28 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Ball joint
- 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.12% fail on
Suspension arms
(76% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.039% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.023% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0078% fail on Macpherson strut
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0.023% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0078% fail on Suspension rod
- 0.0078% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0078% fail on Ball joint
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0.016% fail on
Springs
(99% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Coil springs
(99% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Coil springs
(99% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.0078% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.86% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Road Wheels
(70% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Condition
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0.31% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(63% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(62% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Spark ignition
(35% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.016% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.016% fail on Catalytic converter
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0.0078% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.0078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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0.30% fail on
Spark ignition
(35% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0078% fail on Sound deadening material
- 0.0078% fail on Undertray
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0.30% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(62% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.12% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.094% fail on Condition
- 0.016% fail on Requirements
- 0.0078% fail on Attachment
- 0.086% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.12% fail on
Seat belts
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0.19% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.19% fail on Registration plates
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0.18% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(67% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.039% fail on
Transmission
(82% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Drive shafts
(84% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.0078% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.0078% fail on Joints
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0.031% fail on
Drive shafts
(84% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Bumpers
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0.023% fail on
Body
- 0.023% fail on Other body component
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0.023% fail on
Seats
- 0.023% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.016% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.0078% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.0078% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.0078% fail on
Doors
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0.0078% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0078% fail on Hinge
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0.0078% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.039% fail on
Transmission
(82% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.078% fail on
Steering
(71% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.039% fail on
Steering linkage components
(82% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0078% fail on Locking devices
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0.023% fail on
Steering play
(4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.016% fail on Steering rack
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0.039% fail on
Steering linkage components
(82% better than other 2016 cars)
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