2016 · 8 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2016 Toyota Prius MOT pass rate and common faults

14,727 MOT tests in 2024. 83.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time83.3%
Failed or needed repairs16.7%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,727 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    423 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.0%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working0.9%
  6. Position lamp: not working0.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    160 marked dangerous
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.8%
  2. Tyres5.0%
  3. Suspension4.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  5. Brakes2.8%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.1%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2016 Toyota Prius?

In 2024, 83.3% of 2016 Toyota Prius cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,727 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Toyota Prius?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; 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 2016 Toyota Prius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).