2006 · 18 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2006 Toyota Prius MOT pass rate and common faults

3,420 MOT tests in 2024. 61.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time61.4%
Failed or needed repairs38.6%
Typical mileage at test151,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,420 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.9%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    114 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.5%
  2. Suspension14.8%
  3. Brakes9.6%
  4. Body & chassis9.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  6. Tyres7.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.0%
  3. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced13.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible9.6%

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 2006 Toyota Prius?

In 2024, 61.4% of 2006 Toyota Prius cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,420 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Toyota Prius?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Toyota Prius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).