2018 · 6 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2018 Toyota Prius Plus MOT pass rate and common faults

299 MOT tests in 2024. 83.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time83.3%
Failed or needed repairs16.7%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 299 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    9 marked dangerous
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps1.0%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working1.0%
  8. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.7%
  2. Tyres4.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  4. Suspension2.0%
  5. Wheels0.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Brakes0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2018 Toyota Prius Plus?

In 2024, 83.3% of 2018 Toyota Prius Plus cars passed their MOT first time, across 299 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Toyota Prius Plus?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; 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 2018 Toyota Prius Plus reliable at MOT time?

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