2016 · 8 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2016 Toyota Prius Plus MOT pass rate and common faults

515 MOT tests in 2024. 81.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time81.5%
Failed or needed repairs18.4%
Typical mileage at test151,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 515 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    15 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.0%
  6. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light0.6%
  7. Position lamp: not working0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.5%
  2. Tyres4.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  4. Suspension3.3%
  5. Brakes2.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  7. Steering0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.2%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%

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: 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 2016 Toyota Prius Plus?

In 2024, 81.5% of 2016 Toyota Prius Plus cars passed their MOT first time, across 515 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

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

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

Is the 2016 Toyota Prius Plus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).