2015 · 9 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2015 Toyota Prius Plus MOT pass rate and common faults

423 MOT tests in 2024. 79.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time79.0%
Failed or needed repairs21.0%
Typical mileage at test165,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 423 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. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    18 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  5. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps0.9%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.8%
  2. Suspension5.9%
  3. Tyres5.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  5. Brakes1.7%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.9%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.9%

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 Plus?

In 2024, 79.0% of 2015 Toyota Prius Plus cars passed their MOT first time, across 423 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Toyota Prius Plus?

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

Is the 2015 Toyota Prius Plus reliable at MOT time?

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