2019 · 5 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2019 Toyota Prius MOT pass rate and common faults

17,346 MOT tests in 2024. 86.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time86.0%
Failed or needed repairs14.0%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,346 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    339 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    192 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working0.7%
  7. Position lamp: not working0.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.4%
  2. Tyres4.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  4. Brakes2.0%
  5. Suspension1.8%
  6. Wheels0.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.8%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2019 Toyota Prius?

In 2024, 86.0% of 2019 Toyota Prius cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,346 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Toyota Prius?

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

Is the 2019 Toyota Prius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).