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MOT performance

2013 Toyota Prius: MOT pass rate and common failures

Of 18,235 MOT tests on 2013-registered Toyota Priuss in 2023–2024 (on average 9.9 years old at test, median 153,006 miles), 76.3% passed first time, 1.9 points lower than the Toyota Prius overall. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, 2013 Toyota Priuss failed about as often as comparable cars.

18,235 MOT tests on 7,480 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto

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At a glance

2013 Toyota Prius MOT results at a glance
FigureValueBasis
First-time pass rate76.3%±0.6 pts (95%), n = 18,235
All Toyota Priuss78.2%n = 318,514
Failures vs similar cars0.96×same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00
Tests with a dangerous defect5.6%n = 18,235
Average age at test9.9 yearsn = 18,235

Where 2013 Toyota Priuss fail

2013 Toyota Prius MOT failures by area
AreaTests failed on itvs similar cars
Lights, reflectors and electrical13.6%+13%
Suspension5.1%-18%
Tyres4.5%-24%
Driver's view of the road3.9%+2%
Brakes3.5%-24%
Noise, emissions and leaks0.9%-9%
Steering0.9%-36%
Body, chassis and structure0.5%-35%
Road wheels0.5%+1%
Registration plates and VIN0.4%+12%
Seat belts and airbags0.3%-12%
Speedometer and driving controls0.0%+187%

Most common failure items

Most common 2013 Toyota Prius MOT failure items
ItemAreaShare of tests
Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lampsLights, reflectors and electrical3.88%
Position lamp: not workingLights, reflectors and electrical3.64%
Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres2.32%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectivelyDriver's view of the road2.01%
Headlamp: not working on dipped beamLights, reflectors and electrical1.63%

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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.