2012 · 12 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2012 Toyota Prius Plus MOT pass rate and common faults

265 MOT tests in 2024. 73.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time73.2%
Failed or needed repairs26.8%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 265 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.4%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working1.9%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  6. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    7 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  3. Tyres6.4%
  4. Suspension4.5%
  5. Brakes4.2%
  6. Number plates & VIN1.1%
  7. Steering1.1%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.2%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.0%

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 2012 Toyota Prius Plus?

In 2024, 73.2% of 2012 Toyota Prius Plus cars passed their MOT first time, across 265 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Toyota Prius Plus?

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; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Toyota Prius Plus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).