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Toyota Prius MOT Results

Registered in 2012
78.2% pass rate
from 9,731 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.092% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.072% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.89% fail on Direction indicators (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Flashing type (46% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.23% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Switch
    • 0.66% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Front fog lamps (24 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Front fog lamps (24 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.010% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.092% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.072% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.021% fail on All position lamps (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Electrical equipment (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Horn (77% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.010% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres (25% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Size/type (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (18% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.041% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.031% fail on View to rear
      • 0.031% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.010% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.3% fail on Suspension (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (48% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joints (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.092% fail on Anti-roll bar (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.64% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension arms (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Springs (100% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Coil springs (100% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Coil spring (100% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.0% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (40% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (41% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.54% fail on Brake discs and drums (44% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Brake discs (45% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.072% fail on Linkage (20 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Cable
        • 0.010% fail on Clevis joint
    • 1.0% fail on Brake performance (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (35% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance (93% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.051% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Rbt (88% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake performance (90% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.010% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Rigid brake pipes (53% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.072% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Pedal
      • 0.041% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.010% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.010% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.021% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.021% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.010% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
  • 0.57% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.010% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.010% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.031% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Undertray
      • 0.010% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.010% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.49% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.082% fail on Undertray (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Joints (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Seats
      • 0.041% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.051% fail on Body
      • 0.031% fail on Other body component
      • 0.010% fail on Body condition
      • 0.010% fail on Panel
    • 0.031% fail on Fuel system (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Tank
      • 0.010% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.010% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.010% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 0.45% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
        • 0.021% fail on Steering linkage (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.010% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.010% fail on Linkages
    • 0.062% fail on Steering play
      • 0.062% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.031% fail on Steering gear (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.010% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.010% fail on Steering column
    • 0.010% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.010% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.010% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.010% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.010% fail on Condition
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Condition (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.041% fail on Seat belt installation check (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Belt(s)/padding (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Anchorages
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