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Toyota Prius MOT Results

Registered in 2007
64.7% pass rate
from 7,218 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.48% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.028% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.042% fail on Battery(ies) (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 10% fail on Suspension (38% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Springs
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.028% fail on Mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover (46% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.055% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (85% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.85% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Suspension arm (85% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Shock absorbers (60% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (64% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Axles
      • 0.26% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.083% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.055% fail on Macpherson strut (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.055% fail on Sub-frames (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.014% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension unit
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (20% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (22% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.014% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.014% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.014% fail on Cable
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.68% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.097% fail on Brake performance not tested (60% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (41% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.69% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.40% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.042% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Load sensing valves (69 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Lever (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.083% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.042% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.042% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.069% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.028% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (93% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pedal
      • 0.014% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.014% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (56% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.014% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.028% fail on Window (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Bonnet (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.014% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system (22% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.47% fail on Tank (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Hose
      • 0.014% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.014% fail on System
    • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.028% fail on Panel
    • 0.083% fail on Doors (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Other passenger's door (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.014% fail on Hinge
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.069% fail on Chassis
      • 0.055% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.014% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.069% fail on Undertray
    • 0.042% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.028% fail on Other boot lid component (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.014% fail on Load security
      • 0.014% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.014% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.014% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (29% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (36% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions (95% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Emissions not tested (91% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.014% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition (92% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.055% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Fluid leaks (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.028% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.028% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.83% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.014% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.014% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
        • 0.014% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.055% fail on Steering gear (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Steering rack (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Power steering (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
    • 0.028% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.68% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.65% fail on Attachment (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.53% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Seat belts (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Prescribed areas (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.042% fail on Seat belt installation check (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Belt(s)/padding (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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