2019 · 5 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2019 Toyota Prius Plus MOT pass rate and common faults

576 MOT tests in 2024. 89.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time89.9%
Failed or needed repairs10.1%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 576 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    10 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics7.5%
  2. Tyres2.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  4. Brakes1.4%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Wheels0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Toyota Prius Plus?

In 2024, 89.9% of 2019 Toyota Prius Plus cars passed their MOT first time, across 576 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Toyota Prius Plus?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Toyota Prius Plus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).