2009 · 15 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2009 Toyota Prius MOT pass rate and common faults

6,575 MOT tests in 2024. 65.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time65.6%
Failed or needed repairs34.4%
Typical mileage at test151,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,575 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    198 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.1%
  2. Brakes11.4%
  3. Suspension11.0%
  4. Tyres6.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  6. Body & chassis4.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.6%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2009 Toyota Prius?

In 2024, 65.6% of 2009 Toyota Prius cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,575 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Toyota Prius?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Toyota Prius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).