2013 · 11 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2013 Toyota Prius MOT pass rate and common faults

7,316 MOT tests in 2024. 74.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time74.5%
Failed or needed repairs25.5%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,316 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. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    219 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    163 marked dangerous
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working1.3%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.5%
  2. Suspension6.7%
  3. Brakes6.1%
  4. Tyres4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  6. Steering1.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%

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 2013 Toyota Prius?

In 2024, 74.5% of 2013 Toyota Prius cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,316 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota Prius?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Toyota Prius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).