2007 · 17 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2007 Toyota Prius MOT pass rate and common faults

6,350 MOT tests in 2024. 62.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time62.6%
Failed or needed repairs37.4%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,350 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.7%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    202 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.5%
  2. Suspension14.0%
  3. Brakes9.3%
  4. Body & chassis9.0%
  5. Tyres7.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  3. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced10.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.3%

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 2007 Toyota Prius?

In 2024, 62.6% of 2007 Toyota Prius cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,350 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Toyota Prius?

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

Is the 2007 Toyota Prius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).