Toyota Prius reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 260,089 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 260,089 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Toyota Prius cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on emissions & leaks and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Prius tends to fail
Share of Toyota Prius cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks, body & structure, steering.
Common questions
Is the Toyota Prius reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Toyota Prius is about average for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 57% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Toyota Prius?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Toyota Prius in 2024: up to 3 years, 92%; 4 to 7 years, 89%; 8 to 12 years, 80%; and 13 years and older, 66%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Toyota Prius MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Toyota Prius versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).