2015 · 9 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2015 Toyota Prius MOT pass rate and common faults

12,673 MOT tests in 2024. 78.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time78.6%
Failed or needed repairs21.4%
Typical mileage at test149,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,673 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    297 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    179 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps0.9%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.7%
  2. Tyres4.9%
  3. Suspension4.9%
  4. Brakes3.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Wheels0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%

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 2015 Toyota Prius?

In 2024, 78.6% of 2015 Toyota Prius cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,673 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Toyota Prius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).