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Toyota Prius MOT pass rate and common problems

86.6% of Toyota Prius models passed the 2024 MOT (157,318 first tests): 78.0% at the first attempt and 8.6% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 20% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 80.0 (95% CI 79.2–80.7; 100 = normal).

Toyota Prius at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate86.6%incl. 8.6% fixed at the test centre2024157318
Passed at the first attempt78.0%all first tests2024157318
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 79.2–80.7)80.0index100 = normal for its age · rank 258 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024157318
Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment14.6per 10014.3 same-age2019–2024842178
Dangerous defects6.1per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024842178
Advisory items72.5per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024842178
strip · Toyota Prius · MOT Risk Index · 80 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Toyota Prius. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 258 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 250 and 266 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Toyota Prius index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank258of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024157318
Best rank within its 95% interval250rankother models held where they are2024157318
Worst rank within its 95% interval266rankother models held where they are2024157318

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 79.4 to 80.0 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Toyota Prius MOT, and how often?

Toyota Prius MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 14.6 per 100 tests, against 14.3 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 842,178).

bar · Toyota Prius · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 14.6 vs 14.3 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment14.6per 10014.32019–2024123032
Suspension7.2per 10012.62019–202460493
Tyres5.3per 1008.52019–202444882
Visibility5per 1007.12019–202442193
Brakes4.9per 1009.72019–202441176
Body, chassis, structure2.4per 1004.12019–202420298

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 842,178 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Toyota Prius compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Toyota Prius is suspension at age 3: 1.4 failures per 100 tests, against 0.6 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 56,953).

bullet · Toyota Prius · Tyres, age 3 · 3.5 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 3.5 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.9 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 1.4 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 3.2 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 1.2 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 1.7 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 2.9 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 1.2 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 33.5per 1004.22019–202456953
Brakes, age 30.9per 1001.82019–202456953
Suspension, age 31.4per 1000.62019–202456953
Tyres, age 43.2per 1004.52019–202467886
Brakes, age 41.2per 1002.42019–202467886
Suspension, age 41.7per 1001.22019–202467886
Tyres, age 52.9per 1005.12019–202477350
Brakes, age 51.2per 1003.12019–202477350
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 51.8per 1002.22019–202477350
Tyres, age 62.8per 1005.52019–202479304
Brakes, age 61.5per 1003.82019–202479304
Suspension, age 62.2per 1003.72019–202479304
Tyres, age 73.1per 1006.02019–202475403
Brakes, age 71.8per 1004.52019–202475403
Suspension, age 73.4per 1005.72019–202475403
Tyres, age 83.5per 1006.32019–202469853
Brakes, age 82.4per 1005.42019–202469853
Suspension, age 84.5per 1007.82019–202469853

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Toyota Prius's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Toyota Prius advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 24.3% of the time.

funnel · Toyota Prius · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 24.3 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 24.3 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment24.3% next failmedian model2019–202415137
Suspension14.5% next failmedian model2019–202446711
Body, chassis, structure10.8% next failmedian model2019–202413226
Brakes7.9% next failmedian model2019–202484874
Tyres6.6% next failmedian model2019–2024106835
Steering4.4% next failmedian model2019–20246513
Noise, emissions and leaks3.9% next failmedian model2019–20246409
Identification of the vehicle2.4% next failmedian model2019–202416095
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.1% next failmedian model2019–20243003
Road wheels1.8% next failmedian model2019–20241031
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202424983

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Toyota Prius got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Toyota Prius MOTs flag tyres most: 23.7 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 842,178).

bar · Toyota Prius · Tyres · 23.7 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres23.7per 10039.72019–2024200005
Brakes20.5per 10034.72019–2024172801
Suspension12.4per 10026.22019–2024104584
Non-component advisories4.3per 1007.82019–202436189
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.1per 1002.82019–202425853
Identification of the vehicle2.8per 1002.52019–202423504

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 842,178 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Toyota Prius?

For Toyota Prius models aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 3.0% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 134,139).

bar · Toyota Prius · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 2.8 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–202452788
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–202452788
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–202452788
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–202452788
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202452788
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202452788
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202452788
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202452788
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202452788
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202452788
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202452788
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–20249306
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–20249306
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20249306
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–20249306
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–20249306
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20249306
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20249306
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20249306
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20249306
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20249306
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20249306
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–20247895
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail5.0% next fail2019–20247895
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail3.7% next fail2019–20247895
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–20247895
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–20247895
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20247895
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20247895
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20247895
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20247895
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20247895
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20247895
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–2024134139
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–2024134139
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–2024134139
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–2024134139
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–2024134139
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–2024134139
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–2024134139
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024134139
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024134139
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024134139
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024134139
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–202426270
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–202426270
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–202426270
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–202426270
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–202426270
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202426270
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202426270
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202426270
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202426270
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202426270
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202426270
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–202426534
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–202426534
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–202426534
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.4% next fail2019–202426534
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.4% next fail2019–202426534
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202426534
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202426534
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202426534
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202426534
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202426534
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202426534
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–2024118873
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–2024118873
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–2024118873
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–2024118873
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–2024118873
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–2024118873
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–2024118873
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–2024118873
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–2024118873
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024118873
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024118873
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.8% next fail2019–202430312
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–202430312
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–202430312
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–202430312
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–202430312
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–202430312
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202430312
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202430312
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202430312
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202430312
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202430312
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.2% next fail2019–202436703
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.2% next fail2019–202436703
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–202436703
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–202436703
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–202436703
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202436703
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202436703
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202436703
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202436703
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202436703
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202436703
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.3% next fail2019–202467735
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–202467735
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–202467735
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–202467735
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–202467735
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–202467735
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202467735
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202467735
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202467735
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202467735
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202467735
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory15.1% next fail2019–202433917
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–202433917
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–202433917
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.8% next fail2019–202433917
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.6% next fail2019–202433917
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–202433917
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–202433917
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–202433917
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202433917
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202433917
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202433917
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail17.1% next fail2019–202436617
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.0% next fail2019–202436617
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.6% next fail2019–202436617
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–202436617
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.3% next fail2019–202436617
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–202436617
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–202436617
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–202436617
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202436617
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202436617
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202436617
Seat belt installation check, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202436617
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass13.6% next fail2019–202432186
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.7% next fail2019–202432186
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–202432186
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–202432186
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–202432186
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–202432186
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–202432186
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–202432186
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202432186
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202432186
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202432186
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory19.7% next fail2019–202429073
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.9% next fail2019–202429073
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.2% next fail2019–202429073
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–202429073
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–202429073
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–202429073
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.3% next fail2019–202429073
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–202429073
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202429073
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202429073
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202429073
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail24.2% next fail2019–202430411
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail14.1% next fail2019–202430411
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.4% next fail2019–202430411
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.7% next fail2019–202430411
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.6% next fail2019–202430411
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–202430411
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–202430411
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–202430411
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–202430411
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–202430411
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202430411
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202430411
Seat belt installation check, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202430411
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass16.5% next fail2019–202410645
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass12.2% next fail2019–202410645
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–202410645
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.1% next fail2019–202410645
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–202410645
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–202410645
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–202410645
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202410645
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202410645
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202410645
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202410645
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory23.0% next fail2019–202413174
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory16.3% next fail2019–202413174
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.7% next fail2019–202413174
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.1% next fail2019–202413174
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–202413174
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–202413174
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–202413174
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–202413174
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–202413174
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202413174
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202413174
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail27.9% next fail2019–202413849
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail19.2% next fail2019–202413849
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.2% next fail2019–202413849
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.0% next fail2019–202413849
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.9% next fail2019–202413849
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.5% next fail2019–202413849
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–202413849
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–202413849
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–202413849
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–202413849
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202413849
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 109 cars)11.0% next fail2019–2024109
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 109 cars)11.0% next fail2019–2024109
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 109 cars)8.3% next fail2019–2024109
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 109 cars)7.3% next fail2019–2024109
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 109 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024109
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 109 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024109
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 139 cars)18.0% next fail2019–2024139
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 139 cars)15.8% next fail2019–2024139
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 139 cars)10.1% next fail2019–2024139
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 139 cars)10.1% next fail2019–2024139
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 139 cars)7.2% next fail2019–2024139
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 139 cars)5.0% next fail2019–2024139
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 139 cars)4.3% next fail2019–2024139
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 153 cars)28.8% next fail2019–2024153
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 153 cars)24.8% next fail2019–2024153
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 153 cars)19.6% next fail2019–2024153
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 153 cars)14.4% next fail2019–2024153
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 153 cars)13.7% next fail2019–2024153
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 153 cars)6.5% next fail2019–2024153
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 153 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024153
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, an unknown age, after a pass7.1% next fail2019–2024701
Suspension, an unknown age, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–2024701
Visibility, an unknown age, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–2024701
Tyres, an unknown age, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–2024701
Brakes, an unknown age, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–2024701
Suspension, an unknown age, after an advisory (rough estimate: 147 cars)12.2% next fail2019–2024147
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, an unknown age, after an advisory (rough estimate: 147 cars)9.5% next fail2019–2024147
Visibility, an unknown age, after an advisory (rough estimate: 147 cars)5.4% next fail2019–2024147
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 256 cars)10.5% next fail2019–2024256
Suspension, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 256 cars)9.4% next fail2019–2024256
Brakes, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 256 cars)5.1% next fail2019–2024256
Visibility, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 256 cars)5.1% next fail2019–2024256
Tyres, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 256 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024256

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Toyota Prius get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Toyota Prius gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 6.1 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 24.8 major and 11.2 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Toyota Prius · Dangerous defects · 6.1 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 6.1 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects6.1per 10011.22019–2024842178

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 842,178 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Toyota Prius still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Toyota Prius go from 10.4% at age 3 to 36.6% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 157,318).

line · Toyota Prius · Age 3 · 10.4 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 10.4. Age 19: 36.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 310.4% failed first time12.420242490
Age 412.9% failed first time13.120248924
Age 513.7% failed first time15.1202416744
Age 612.6% failed first time17.5202415131
Age 713.6% failed first time20.2202415153
Age 816.6% failed first time23.3202414669
Age 921.2% failed first time26.5202412646
Age 1022.8% failed first time30.1202410517
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1125.1% failed first time33.220247234
Age 1227.1% failed first time35.720247143
Age 1331.1% failed first time38.220246831
Age 1433.1% failed first time40.420249231
Age 1534.2% failed first time41.620246635
Age 1636.4% failed first time43.120246473
Age 1737.3% failed first time43.120246410
Age 1838.7% failed first time43.920243449
Age 1936.6% failed first time43.520242314

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Toyota Prius compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 2 of 18 ages shown, Toyota Prius models fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 15, where they fail less often: 34.8% against 42.4% (2024, n = 28,434).

line · Toyota Prius · Age 3 · 12.4 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 12.4. Age 20: 38.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 312.4% fail11.7202456953
Age 413.8% fail13.3202467886
Age 514.3% fail15.1202477350
Age 615.7% fail17.4202479304
Age 717.7% fail20.2202475403
Age 820.7% fail23.3202469853
Age 923.6% fail26.8202466375
Age 1025.0% fail30.1202457803
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1127.8% fail33.6202446790
Age 1230.4% fail36.6202445582
Age 1332.3% fail39.0202442133
Age 1434.2% fail41.0202437556
Age 1534.8% fail42.4202428434
Age 1636.6% fail43.2202421165
Age 1737.6% fail43.6202414156
Age 1838.5% fail43.720247489
Age 1936.9% fail43.220243707
Age 2038.9% fail42.420241241

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Toyota Prius years should I avoid?

The Toyota Prius build year that fails most for its age is 2020: index 109.3 (95% CI 104.9–113.7) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 17,030).

Build year matters for the Toyota Prius: 2020 Toyota Prius models fail more than their age would predict, 2017 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Toyota Prius · Build year 2001 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 513 tests, 95% interval 73.7–99.1) · 86.4 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2001 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 513 tests, 95% interval 73.7–99.1)86.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024513
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 370 tests, 95% interval 77.3–108.6)93index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024370
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 906 tests, 95% interval 90.7–111.9)101.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024906
Build year 2004103.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246230
Build year 2005101.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202416301
Build year 2006 (worse for its age)105.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202423311
Build year 2007101.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202442045
Build year 200899.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202442644
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Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2009 (worse for its age)102.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202443646
Build year 2010 (worse for its age)105.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202463774
Build year 2011 (worse for its age)108.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202450026
Build year 2012100.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202456639
Build year 2013101.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202458145
Build year 2014100.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202466349
Build year 2015 (worse for its age)106.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202469223
Build year 2016 (better for its age)88.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202477143
Build year 2017 (better for its age)80.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202462396
Build year 2018 (better for its age)89.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202451183
Build year 2019 (worse for its age)108index vs own age100 = normal2019–202448741
Build year 2020 (worse for its age)109.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202417030

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Toyota Prius MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Toyota Prius MOT: about £46 (up to about £86 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 157,318).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Toyota Prius · Expected repair bill · 45.5 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill45.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue157318
Estimated range lower45.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue157318
Estimated range upper86.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue157318
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)20.4GBP expected contribution140price catalogue157318
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)13.0GBP expected contribution180price catalogue157318
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)7.3GBP expected contribution150price catalogue157318
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)4.8GBP expected contribution90price catalogue157318

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Toyota Prius more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Toyota Prius and 5 as often or more. The Toyota Prius has an MOT Risk Index of 80.0, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 157,318).

bar · Toyota Prius · Toyota Prius (this model) · 80 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Toyota Prius (this model)80index100 = normal2024157318
Honda CR-V80.3index802024199867
Audi A579.1index802024125932
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque75.5index802024164629
Volkswagen Tiguan80.8index802024240949
Audi Q375index802024130906
Audi A487.4index802024244118
BMW 3 Series80.7index802024498596
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Skoda Octavia89.7index802024205251

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Toyota Prius normally do?

At age 8, the median Toyota Prius had covered 122,791 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 69,218 to 186,278 miles (2024, n = 14,669).

line · Toyota Prius · Age 3 median · 43178 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 43178. Age 19 P75: 192682. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median43178miles20242490
Age 3 P2524985miles20242490
Age 3 P7568325miles20242490
Age 4 median48527miles20248924
Age 4 P2529107miles20248924
Age 4 P7585641miles20248924
Age 5 median83192miles202416744
Age 5 P2544041miles202416744
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P75135624miles202416744
Age 6 median81729miles202415131
Age 6 P2547750miles202415131
Age 6 P75137122miles202415131
Age 7 median92097miles202415153
Age 7 P2556504miles202415153
Age 7 P75150243miles202415153
Age 8 median122791miles202414669
Age 8 P2569218miles202414669
Age 8 P75186278miles202414669
Age 9 median148487miles202412646
Age 9 P2591030miles202412646
Age 9 P75212229miles202412646
Age 10 median148610miles202410517
Age 10 P2594558miles202410517
Age 10 P75213787miles202410517
Age 11 median142095miles20247234
Age 11 P2577462miles20247234
Age 11 P75214471miles20247234
Age 12 median154064miles20247143
Age 12 P2584864miles20247143
Age 12 P75229432miles20247143
Age 13 median177893miles20246831
Age 13 P25103276miles20246831
Age 13 P75246721miles20246831
Age 14 median172218miles20249231
Age 14 P25107687miles20249231
Age 14 P75240114miles20249231
Age 15 median150778miles20246635
Age 15 P25101000miles20246635
Age 15 P75220357miles20246635
Age 16 median144345miles20246473
Age 16 P25105351miles20246473
Age 16 P75200243miles20246473
Age 17 median142975miles20246410
Age 17 P25106921miles20246410
Age 17 P75187146miles20246410
Age 18 median151111miles20243449
Age 18 P25115200miles20243449
Age 18 P75192398miles20243449
Age 19 median151833miles20242314
Age 19 P25115656miles20242314
Age 19 P75192682miles20242314

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Toyota Prius MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 9.7% of Toyota Prius models with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 20.3% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 27,087). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Toyota Prius · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 8.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles8.9% failed first time20248241
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles10.4% failed first time20246787
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles13% failed first time20244109
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles15.7% failed first time20244229
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles22.3% failed first time20244707
Age 6–9, <40k miles9.7% failed first time20246115
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles12.7% failed first time202411193
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles14.3% failed first time20249477
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles14.7% failed first time20249730
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles20.3% failed first time202420972
Age 10–14, <40k miles15.1% failed first time20241070
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles19.4% failed first time20244536
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles25.3% failed first time20245759
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles27.3% failed first time20246412
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles30.5% failed first time202423083
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 15.9–25.1%)20.1% failed first time2024288
Age 15+, 40-70k miles24% failed first time20241574
Age 15+, 70-100k miles28.9% failed first time20243558
Age 15+, 100-140k miles35.9% failed first time20246593
Age 15+, 140k+ miles40.3% failed first time202414335

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Toyota Prius last?

53.8% of Toyota Prius models tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 30.5% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 450,768).

line · Toyota Prius · 100,000 miles · 53.8 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 53.8. 200,000 miles: 14.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles53.8% of tested cars2024450768
150,000 miles30.5% of tested cars2024255469
200,000 miles14.6% of tested cars2024122387

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Toyota Prius driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Toyota Prius index is 69.8, against 80.5 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 157,318).

slope · Toyota Prius · Age and mileage adjusted index · 69.8 vs 80.5 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 80.5 vs 69.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index69.8index80.52019–2024157318

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Toyota Prius fuel fails its MOT less?

All Toyota Prius models tested were hybrid: 22.0% failed first time (2024, n = 157,315).

bar · Toyota Prius · Hybrid · 22.0 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hybrid22.0% fail first timeother fuels2024157315

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Toyota Prius engine is best?

No Toyota Prius engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 157,318).

bar · Toyota Prius · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 56.4–99.1) · 75.3 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 56.4–99.1)75.3index vs model norm100 = model average2024286
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre98.5index vs model norm100 = model average202410286
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre101.1index vs model norm100 = model average202412623
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 74.6–141.3)104.6index vs model norm100 = model average2024101

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Toyota Prius fail its MOT most?

Toyota Prius fails first-time MOTs most in Llandrindod Wells (LD): 40.2% against 21.9% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 112).

First-time failure rates for the Toyota Prius range from 11.1% in the London W (W) postcode area to 36.5% in the Blackburn (BB) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Toyota Prius · Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 31.6–49.4%) · 40.2 vs 22.0 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 17%. 33%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 31.6–49.4%)40.2% fail first time22.02024112
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 367 tests, 95% interval 32.3–42.1%)37.1% fail first time22.02024367
Blackburn (BB)36.5% fail first time22.020249168
London W (W)11.1% fail first time22.0202413989
Bradford (BD)13.6% fail first time22.0202414140
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)14.7% fail first time22.020245053
Aberdeen (AB)36.2% fail first time22.02024588
Northampton (NN)35.2% fail first time22.0202410680
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 362 tests, 95% interval 29.0–38.7%)33.7% fail first time22.02024362
Truro (TR)33.5% fail first time22.020241046
Harrogate (HG)33.4% fail first time22.02024581
Edinburgh (EH)32.5% fail first time22.020244037
Portsmouth (PO)31.8% fail first time22.020243039
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 25.2–37.9%)31.2% fail first time22.02024202
Exeter (EX)31.0% fail first time22.020242265
Bath (BA)30.6% fail first time22.020242100
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 395 tests, 95% interval 26.1–35.1%)30.4% fail first time22.02024395
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 489 tests, 95% interval 26.4–34.5%)30.3% fail first time22.02024489
Bristol (BS)30.1% fail first time22.020245360
Salisbury (SP)29.9% fail first time22.02024628
Plymouth (PL)29.9% fail first time22.020243614
Brighton (BN)29.5% fail first time22.020245583
Stevenage (SG)29.5% fail first time22.020242249
Ipswich (IP)28.9% fail first time22.020242513
York (YO)28.8% fail first time22.020241608
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 488 tests, 95% interval 24.7–32.6%)28.5% fail first time22.02024488
Lancaster (LA)28.4% fail first time22.02024910
Taunton (TA)28.3% fail first time22.02024877
Lincoln (LN)28.3% fail first time22.02024725
Hull (HU)27.8% fail first time22.02024945
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 393 tests, 95% interval 23.5–32.4%)27.7% fail first time22.02024393
Glasgow (G)27.7% fail first time22.020242435
Newport (NP)27.7% fail first time22.020242111
Watford (WD)27.7% fail first time22.020244062
Crewe (CW)27.3% fail first time22.02024794
Huddersfield (HD)27.3% fail first time22.02024739
Colchester (CO)27.2% fail first time22.020241341
Swindon (SN)26.9% fail first time22.020241616
Bournemouth (BH)26.8% fail first time22.020242008
Warrington (WA)26.8% fail first time22.020242085
Torquay (TQ)26.8% fail first time22.02024792
St Albans (AL)26.7% fail first time22.020243383
Walsall (WS)26.7% fail first time22.020243094
Kirkcaldy (KY)26.6% fail first time22.02024541
Canterbury (CT)25.9% fail first time22.020242091
Swansea (SA)25.8% fail first time22.020241317
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 481 tests, 95% interval 22.1–29.9%)25.8% fail first time22.02024481
Redhill (RH)25.7% fail first time22.020244267
Tonbridge (TN)25.2% fail first time22.020244644
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 296 tests, 95% interval 20.4–30.2%)25% fail first time22.02024296
Preston (PR)25.0% fail first time22.020246010
Milton Keynes (MK)24.9% fail first time22.020247029
Gloucester (GL)24.9% fail first time22.020242047
Worcester (WR)24.8% fail first time22.02024749
Cambridge (CB)24.8% fail first time22.020242687
Chester (CH)24.6% fail first time22.020241730
Guildford (GU)24.5% fail first time22.020246154
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 18.9–30.8%)24.4% fail first time22.02024197
Bromley (BR)24.3% fail first time22.020244972
Shrewsbury (SY)24.3% fail first time22.02024709
Norwich (NR)24.2% fail first time22.020242821
Southend-on-Sea (SS)24.1% fail first time22.020242907
Blackpool (FY)24.1% fail first time22.020241360
Liverpool (L)23.9% fail first time22.020242697
Newcastle (NE)23.9% fail first time22.020242993
Oxford (OX)23.7% fail first time22.020245888
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 470 tests, 95% interval 20.0–27.7%)23.6% fail first time22.02024470
Oldham (OL)23.5% fail first time22.020248609
Peterborough (PE)23.5% fail first time22.020243626
Uxbridge (UB)23.4% fail first time22.0202438511
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 18.0–29.7%)23.4% fail first time22.02024197
Reading (RG)23.3% fail first time22.020248663
Southampton (SO)23.3% fail first time22.020246837
Cleveland (TS)23.2% fail first time22.020241233
Chelmsford (CM)23.2% fail first time22.020243416
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 435 tests, 95% interval 19.3–27.2%)23.0% fail first time22.02024435
Ilford (IG)23.0% fail first time22.0202429148
Telford (TF)22.9% fail first time22.020241444
London NW (NW)22.8% fail first time22.0202447192
Doncaster (DN)22.5% fail first time22.020241932
Llandudno (LL)22.4% fail first time22.020241124
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 484 tests, 95% interval 18.8–26.2%)22.3% fail first time22.02024484
London N (N)22.2% fail first time22.0202435325
Medway (ME)22.1% fail first time22.020244690
Wigan (WN)21.8% fail first time22.02024826
Stockport (SK)21.8% fail first time22.020242603
Coventry (CV)21.7% fail first time22.020245832
Sheffield (S)21.4% fail first time22.020246902
London E (E)21.4% fail first time22.02024108133
Twickenham (TW)21.3% fail first time22.0202419055
Leicester (LE)21.3% fail first time22.020248933
Hemel Hempstead (HP)21.2% fail first time22.020249107
Dartford (DA)21.2% fail first time22.020246478
Nottingham (NG)20.9% fail first time22.020247736
Carlisle (CA)20.9% fail first time22.02024664
Darlington (DL)20.8% fail first time22.02024519
Birmingham (B)20.7% fail first time22.0202442469
Romford (RM)20.5% fail first time22.0202426215
Kingston upon Thames (KT)20.5% fail first time22.020246804
Bolton (BL)20.2% fail first time22.0202416751
Manchester (M)20.2% fail first time22.0202411352
Wolverhampton (WV)19.9% fail first time22.020243451
Enfield (EN)19.9% fail first time22.0202410789
Cardiff (CF)19.8% fail first time22.020243296
Slough (SL)19.4% fail first time22.0202410650
Leeds (LS)19.3% fail first time22.020243951
London SW (SW)19.3% fail first time22.0202421676
London SE (SE)18.7% fail first time22.0202423560
Harrow (HA)18.7% fail first time22.0202452419
Derby (DE)18.3% fail first time22.020245041
Croydon (CR)18.0% fail first time22.0202425430
Luton (LU)17.1% fail first time22.0202414312
Wakefield (WF)16.6% fail first time22.020242427
Dudley (DY)16.1% fail first time22.020242411
Sutton (SM)15.1% fail first time22.020245253

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Toyota Prius rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Toyota Prius MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.0 times the national rate: 0.73% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 154,562).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Toyota Prius · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.0 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.0ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers154562

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Toyota Prius ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 97.8% of Toyota Prius models tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Toyota Prius · Likely compliant · 97.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant97.8% estimate2024157318

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Toyota Prius?

Of failed Toyota Prius MOTs, 52.6% were retested the same day and a further 45.7% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 0 days (2019–2024, n = 98,807).

bar · Toyota Prius · Same-day retest · 52.6 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest52.6%failed initial tests2019–202498807
Retest within 10 days45.7%failed initial tests2019–202498807
Clean MOT streak62.3%observed chains2019–2024114923
Repeat advisory25.1%observed chains2019–2024114923
Decreasing odometer4.0% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–2024126429

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Toyota Prius?

Toyota Prius models aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 14.2% of tests, against 23.4% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 41,813).

bullet · Toyota Prius · Low-use first-time failure · 14.2 vs 23.4 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 14.2 vs 23.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure14.2%23.42019–202441813
Low-use gap-9.2percentage points8–12k miles2019–202441813

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Toyota Prius likely to last?

Toyota Prius models leave the road sooner than most: at ten years old the typical one has about 4.8 more years of MOTs ahead. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Toyota Prius · Age 5 · 8.4 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 58.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 85.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 104.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 123.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)2.1years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Toyota Prius models are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Toyota Prius models tested at ages 4 to 6, about 5 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 3,707).

line · Toyota Prius · Age 3 · 76.1 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 76.1. Age 19: 5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 376.1% of age 4–6 baseline202456953
Age 490.7% of age 4–6 baseline202467886
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202477350
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202479304
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202475403
Age 893.3% of age 4–6 baseline202469853
Age 988.7% of age 4–6 baseline202466375
Age 1077.2% of age 4–6 baseline202457803
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1162.5% of age 4–6 baseline202446790
Age 1260.9% of age 4–6 baseline202445582
Age 1356.3% of age 4–6 baseline202442133
Age 1450.2% of age 4–6 baseline202437556
Age 1538% of age 4–6 baseline202428434
Age 1628.3% of age 4–6 baseline202421165
Age 1718.9% of age 4–6 baseline202414156
Age 1810% of age 4–6 baseline20247489
Age 195% of age 4–6 baseline20243707

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Toyota Prius fails, does it fail again?

Toyota Prius models that fail once are much more likely to fail again: 31.8% failed the next MOT after a fail, against 19% after a pass (test chains 2019–2024). The failure most likely to come back is road wheels: 41.0% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Toyota Prius · Repeat after fail · 31.8 vs 19 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 31.8 vs 19. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail31.8%192019–202469776

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Toyota Prius faults come together?

On Toyota Prius models, identification of the vehicle and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 14.4 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 92).

Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 92 tests, 95% interval 11.6–17.6)14.4liftexpected joint rate202492
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 11.2–14.3)12.7liftexpected joint rate2024272
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 76 tests, 95% interval 8.8–14.0)11.2liftexpected joint rate202476
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 8.9–11.8)10.3liftexpected joint rate2024205
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks10.2liftexpected joint rate20241578
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 73 tests, 95% interval 7.8–12.5)10.0liftexpected joint rate202473
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 8.6–11.3)9.9liftexpected joint rate2024226
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 7.4–10.6)8.9liftexpected joint rate2024123
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks7.9liftexpected joint rate20241852
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 5.0–11.1)7.7liftexpected joint rate202427
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems7.6liftexpected joint rate2024569
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 96 tests, 95% interval 6.1–9.2)7.5liftexpected joint rate202496
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 6.0–8.8)7.3liftexpected joint rate2024107
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 308 tests, 95% interval 6.4–8.0)7.2liftexpected joint rate2024308
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 481 tests, 95% interval 6.3–7.6)6.9liftexpected joint rate2024481
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks6.9liftexpected joint rate20244557
Brakes + Road Wheels6.8liftexpected joint rate2024539
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems6.5liftexpected joint rate20241390
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment6.4liftexpected joint rate20241268
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 5.7–7.1)6.3liftexpected joint rate2024314
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 5.6–7.1)6.3liftexpected joint rate2024290
Steering + Suspension6.3liftexpected joint rate20241615
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels6.1liftexpected joint rate20241373
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension5.9liftexpected joint rate20242388
Body, chassis, structure + Steering5.9liftexpected joint rate2024587
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 3.9–8.6)5.9liftexpected joint rate202426
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility5.7liftexpected joint rate20241812
Road Wheels + Tyres5.6liftexpected joint rate2024571
Brakes + Steering5.5liftexpected joint rate2024824
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 4.9–6.1)5.5liftexpected joint rate2024288
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres5.4liftexpected joint rate20241627
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility5.3liftexpected joint rate2024504
Road Wheels + Suspension5.3liftexpected joint rate2024721
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension5.3liftexpected joint rate2024679
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility5.2liftexpected joint rate2024527
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 450 tests, 95% interval 4.6–5.5)5.0liftexpected joint rate2024450
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes5.0liftexpected joint rate20242702
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 468 tests, 95% interval 4.4–5.3)4.8liftexpected joint rate2024468
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.8liftexpected joint rate202411168
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension4.8liftexpected joint rate20244485
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension4.7liftexpected joint rate2024567
Brakes + Tyres4.6liftexpected joint rate20244861
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.5liftexpected joint rate20246896
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 484 tests, 95% interval 4.1–4.9)4.5liftexpected joint rate2024484
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering4.5liftexpected joint rate20241896
Brakes + Suspension4.3liftexpected joint rate20246050
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension4.2liftexpected joint rate202416457
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility4.1liftexpected joint rate202412885
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres4.1liftexpected joint rate202412165
Brakes + Visibility3.9liftexpected joint rate20244310
Tyres + Visibility3.8liftexpected joint rate20245350
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility3.7liftexpected joint rate20242698
Steering + Tyres3.5liftexpected joint rate2024686
Steering + Visibility3.4liftexpected joint rate2024690
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres3.3liftexpected joint rate20242283
Suspension + Tyres3.3liftexpected joint rate20245901
Suspension + Visibility3.1liftexpected joint rate20245954
Seat belt installation check + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Seat belt installation check + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Noise, emissions and leaks + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Body, chassis, structure + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Brakes + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Speedometer and speed limiter + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Seat belt installation check + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Seat belt installation check + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Seat belt installation check + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Toyota Prius cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Toyota Prius models tested at age 5, about 14 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 23. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 8 and 9, 4.63 percentage points (2024).

Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 310.4% fail first time20242490
Age 412.9% fail first time20248924
Age 513.7% fail first time202416744
Age 612.6% fail first time202415131
Age 713.6% fail first time202415153
Age 816.6% fail first time202414669
Age 921.2% fail first time202412646
Age 1022.8% fail first time202410517
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1125.1% fail first time20247234
Age 1227.1% fail first time20247143
Age 1331.1% fail first time20246831
Age 1433.1% fail first time20249231
Age 1534.2% fail first time20246635
Age 1636.4% fail first time20246473
Age 1737.3% fail first time20246410
Age 1838.7% fail first time20243449
Age 1936.6% fail first time20242314

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Toyota Prius fail inspections in other countries too?

In Finland, 25.6% of Toyota Prius models failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 26.3% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 3,161 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Finland the Toyota Prius also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Toyota Prius · Finland · 25.6 vs 26.3 · 2024 by country
Finland: 25.6 vs 26.3. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Finland25.6% failed26.32024 by country3161

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Toyota Prius MOT matter?

Toyota Prius models fail first time most in January (23.4%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in September (20.9%) (2024, n = 157,318).

line · Toyota Prius · January · 23.4 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 23.4. December: 22.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Prius: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January23.4% fail first time31.1202468893
February22.4% fail first time30.0202464682
March21.8% fail first time28.3202473250
April21.5% fail first time29.8202454105
May21.7% fail first time28.8202461274
June21.3% fail first time28.1202462786
July22.1% fail first time29.3202466175
August21.7% fail first time29.2202472023
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September20.9% fail first time28.2202484681
October21.4% fail first time30.3202485943
November22.3% fail first time30.6202482451
December22.1% fail first time29.3202465915

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Toyota Prius? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 157,318 initial Toyota Prius tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 157,318 initial Toyota Prius tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 157,318 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Toyota Prius MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/toyota-prius/

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Toyota Prius MOT: quick answers

What is the Toyota Prius first-time MOT pass rate?

78.0% of first attempts passed in 2024 (157,318 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 157,318 primary tests: 22.01% failed first time and 86.6% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 80 is shown separately.