Toyota Prius MOT Results

Registered in 2019
86.8% pass rate
from 11,312 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 2019 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2019 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (4 times worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2019 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2019 cars)
        • 0.0088% fail on Switch
      • 0.080% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.080% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (59% worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Headlamp (66% worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Dipswitch (5 times worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.80% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.34% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.34% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0088% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.18% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.071% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.062% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0088% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.035% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.035% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.027% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.018% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.018% fail on Horn
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (26% worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (88% worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type (190% worse than other 2019 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Visibility
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (34% worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Washers
    • 0.018% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.018% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0088% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0088% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0088% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0088% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.99% fail on Suspension (38% worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-roll bar (4 times worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0088% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Suspension arms (63% better than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.053% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.0088% fail on Springs
      • 0.0088% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.0088% fail on Mounting
    • 0.0088% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0088% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0088% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0088% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.73% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.48% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.48% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0088% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.035% fail on Brake discs and drums (71% better than other 2019 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Brake discs (71% better than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.035% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Brake performance (66% better than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.035% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.035% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0088% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Rbt
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.0088% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0088% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0088% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.027% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.018% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0088% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.027% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.018% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.018% fail on Lever
    • 0.018% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.0088% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0088% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.19% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (62% better than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Spark ignition (47% better than other 2019 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0088% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.0088% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0088% fail on Undertray
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0088% fail on Condition
  • 0.13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.018% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.018% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0088% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0088% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0088% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0088% fail on Transmission
      • 0.0088% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.0088% fail on Joints
    • 0.0088% fail on Doors
      • 0.0088% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0088% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0088% fail on Seats
      • 0.0088% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.11% fail on Steering
    • 0.088% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.071% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.018% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.018% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0088% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0088% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.053% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Requirements
    • 0.018% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2019 cars)
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