2020 · 4 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2020 Toyota Prius MOT pass rate and common faults

8,965 MOT tests in 2024. 86.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time86.9%
Failed or needed repairs13.1%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,965 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    135 marked dangerous
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working0.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    109 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    79 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.1%
  2. Tyres4.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  4. Brakes2.1%
  5. Suspension1.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.3%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Toyota Prius?

In 2024, 86.9% of 2020 Toyota Prius cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,965 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Toyota Prius?

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

Is the 2020 Toyota Prius reliable at MOT time?

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