2011 · 13 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2011 Toyota Prius MOT pass rate and common faults

6,812 MOT tests in 2024. 68.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time68.9%
Failed or needed repairs31.1%
Typical mileage at test177,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,812 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.2%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.1%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    170 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.2%
  2. Brakes9.6%
  3. Suspension9.5%
  4. Tyres6.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%

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 2011 Toyota Prius?

In 2024, 68.9% of 2011 Toyota Prius cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,812 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Toyota Prius?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Toyota Prius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).