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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Prius. Check any Prius by registration number below.

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81.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.9%

vs Toyota Avg

26

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Toyota Prius — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Prius has an average MOT pass rate of 81.6%, which is 1.9 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Prius is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Toyota Prius fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Prius for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Prius is around 45,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Prius, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Toyota Prius, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Prius performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 1,736 vehicles

98.3%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.2%

Retest Rate

3.1%

2023

Based on 1,022 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

5.3%

2022

Based on 1,589 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

4.3%

Mileage at 3yr

64k mi

2021

Based on 6,551 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

5.9%

Mileage at 3yr

75k mi

2020

Based on 24,367 vehicles

91.9%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

7.2%

Mileage at 3yr

79k mi

Mileage at 5yr

109k mi

2019

Based on 46,370 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

5.9%

Mileage at 3yr

128k mi

Mileage at 5yr

139k mi

2018

Based on 42,176 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

5.6%

Mileage at 5yr

135k mi

2017

Based on 40,126 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

7.0%

Mileage at 5yr

145k mi

2016

Based on 38,333 vehicles

91.4%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

8.6%

2015

Based on 32,672 vehicles

90.4%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

9.8%

Mileage at 10yr

247k mi

2014

Based on 30,873 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

9.2%

Mileage at 10yr

250k mi

2013

Based on 23,780 vehicles

88.1%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

12.8%

Mileage at 10yr

257k mi

2012

Based on 18,908 vehicles

84.3%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

15.6%

Mileage at 10yr

294k mi

2011

Based on 17,230 vehicles

80.8%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

18.5%

2010

Based on 23,165 vehicles

79.5%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

19.0%

2009

Based on 16,709 vehicles

77.0%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

21.7%

2008

Based on 16,181 vehicles

75.9%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

23.2%

2007

Based on 15,986 vehicles

74.6%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

23.4%

2006

Based on 8,597 vehicles

72.4%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

25.0%

2005

Based on 5,920 vehicles

74.7%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

21.3%

2004

Based on 2,207 vehicles

73.9%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

20.5%

2003

Based on 352 vehicles

74.7%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

18.7%

2002

Based on 120 vehicles

81.7%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

12.1%

2001

Based on 185 vehicles

67.6%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

25.3%

2000

Based on 28,000 vehicles

0.9%Poor
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Mileage at 5yr

45k mi

Mileage at 10yr

88k mi

0

Based on 175,017 vehicles

87.9%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

128k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Prius

The most common reasons a Toyota Prius fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.2%
2

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

2.7%
3

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.6%
4

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.9%
5

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

1.9%
Toyota Prius Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

0.7%

Offside

0.5%

Front Nearside

0.3%

Typical Mileage — Toyota Prius

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2000 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Prius.

At 3 Years

26,000

miles

At 5 Years

45,000

miles

At 10 Years

88,000

miles

Other Toyota Models

Compare MOT reliability across Toyota models.

Toyota Previa

83.2% pass rate

Toyota Aygo Jbl Edition Tss Vvt-i

95.2% pass rate

Toyota Yaris Terra

92.2% pass rate

Toyota Estima

84.6% pass rate

Toyota Yaris Icon Hev Cvt

95.1% pass rate

Toyota Townace

72.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Prius MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Prius?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Prius is 81.6% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Prius?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Prius are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.2%), Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (2.7%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Toyota Prius reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.6%, the Toyota Prius is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Prius?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Prius?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Prius: 63,820 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Prius to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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