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

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92.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.2%

vs Toyota Avg

12

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Toyota Prius Plus — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Prius Plus has an average MOT pass rate of 92.7%, which is 9.2 percentage points above the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Prius Plus is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Toyota Prius Plus fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Prius Plus 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.

Before buying a used Toyota Prius Plus, 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 Plus performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 55 vehicles

87.3%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

14.6%

Mileage at 3yr

136k mi

2020

Based on 274 vehicles

91.6%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

8.6%

Mileage at 3yr

75k mi

Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

2019

Based on 1,572 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

3.4%

Mileage at 3yr

124k mi

Mileage at 5yr

161k mi

2018

Based on 917 vehicles

95.5%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

2.5%

Mileage at 5yr

168k mi

2017

Based on 941 vehicles

95.3%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

4.8%

Mileage at 5yr

134k mi

2016

Based on 1,400 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

6.6%

2015

Based on 1,142 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

6.6%

Mileage at 10yr

244k mi

2014

Based on 1,400 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

8.7%

Mileage at 10yr

228k mi

2013

Based on 1,366 vehicles

90.8%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

11.3%

Mileage at 10yr

250k mi

2012

Based on 803 vehicles

87.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

10.7%

Mileage at 10yr

264k mi

2011

Based on 142 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

7.4%

0

Based on 3,650 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Prius Plus

The most common reasons a Toyota Prius Plus 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

2.8%
2

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

1.9%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.5%
4

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

1.4%
5

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.3%

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

1.8%

Offside

1.8%

Toyota Prius Plus — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Prius Plus MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Prius Plus?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Prius Plus is 92.7% 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 Plus?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Prius Plus are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.8%), A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (1.9%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Toyota Prius Plus reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.7%, the Toyota Prius Plus is rated as "Excellent" 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 Plus?
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 Plus?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Prius Plus: 135,970 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Prius Plus to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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