2014 · 10 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2014 Toyota Prius Plus MOT pass rate and common faults

476 MOT tests in 2024. 79.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time79.6%
Failed or needed repairs20.4%
Typical mileage at test137,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 476 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    27 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working1.1%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.2%
  2. Suspension6.3%
  3. Tyres5.5%
  4. Brakes2.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  6. Wheels0.4%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.5%

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 2014 Toyota Prius Plus?

In 2024, 79.6% of 2014 Toyota Prius Plus cars passed their MOT first time, across 476 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 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).