Toyota Prius MOT Results
Registered in 202086.6% pass rate
from 2,790 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2020 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 2020 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.
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7.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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4.1% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(30% worse than other 2020 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(30% worse than other 2020 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (30% worse than other 2020 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Switch
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0.072% fail on
Front fog lamps
- 0.072% fail on Front fog lamps
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4.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(30% worse than other 2020 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (110% worse than other 2020 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(36% better than other 2020 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
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1.1% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp
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0.25% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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0.18% fail on
Direction indicators
(78% better than other 2020 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Flashing type
(78% better than other 2020 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% better than other 2020 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2020 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Flashing type
(78% better than other 2020 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2020 cars)
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0.072% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.072% fail on Reversing lamps
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4.1% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(30% worse than other 2020 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Tyres
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.79% fail on Condition
- 0.36% fail on Size/type (3 times worse than other 2020 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Visibility
- 1.2% fail on Wipers
- 0.86% fail on Washers
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1.4% fail on
Suspension
(56% better than other 2020 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(50% better than other 2020 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2020 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.14% fail on
Suspension arms
(83% better than other 2020 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.072% fail on
Springs
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0.072% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.072% fail on Coil spring
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0.072% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.072% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.036% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.90% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(50% better than other 2020 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Brakes
(44% better than other 2020 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.72% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.61% fail on Brake pads
- 0.11% fail on Brake linings
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0.18% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.18% fail on Brake discs
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0.72% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.57% fail on
Brake performance
(49% better than other 2020 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.18% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.18% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.072% fail on Service brake performance
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0.18% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.14% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.14% fail on
Rbt
- 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.036% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.14% fail on
Rbt
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0.11% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.11% fail on
Rbt
- 0.072% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.11% fail on
Rbt
- 0.072% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.25% 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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0.75% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.36% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.29% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.18% fail on Condition
- 0.072% fail on Requirements
- 0.036% fail on Pre-tensioners
- 0.072% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.29% fail on
Seat belts
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0.32% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(74% better than other 2020 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(75% better than other 2020 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Spark ignition
(70% better than other 2020 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.29% fail on
Spark ignition
(70% better than other 2020 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.036% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.29% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(75% better than other 2020 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(80% better than other 2020 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Bumpers
- 0.072% fail on Exhaust system
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0.036% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.036% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.18% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.18% fail on Registration plates
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0.14% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.14% fail on Attachment
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0.11% fail on
Steering
(85% better than other 2020 cars)
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0.072% fail on
Steering linkage components
(85% better than other 2020 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2020 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.036% fail on Steering rack
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0.072% fail on
Steering linkage components
(85% better than other 2020 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.036% fail on Anchorages
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Toyota Prius (2016 - 2022)
Spacious cabin. Lots of safety kit as standard.