2014 · 10 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2014 Toyota Prius MOT pass rate and common faults

10,986 MOT tests in 2024. 77.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time77.3%
Failed or needed repairs22.7%
Typical mileage at test149,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,986 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    314 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    202 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working1.1%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.2%
  2. Suspension5.2%
  3. Tyres5.1%
  4. Brakes4.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  6. Wheels0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%

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 2014 Toyota Prius?

In 2024, 77.3% of 2014 Toyota Prius cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,986 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Toyota Prius?

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

Is the 2014 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).