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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Prius Alpha. Check any Prius Alpha by registration number below.

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89.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.5%

vs Toyota Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Toyota Prius Alpha — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Prius Alpha has an average MOT pass rate of 89.0%, which is 5.5 percentage points above the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Prius Alpha is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Toyota Prius Alpha, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Prius Alpha performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 45 vehicles

91.1%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.0%

2013

Based on 41 vehicles

85.4%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

16.7%

2012

Based on 30 vehicles

86.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

18.5%

0

Based on 41 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

67k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

15.6%

Front Offside

6.7%

Front Offside Upper

2.2%

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95.2% pass rate

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92.2% pass rate

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84.6% pass rate

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95.1% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Prius Alpha

Toyota Prius Alpha — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Prius Alpha MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Prius Alpha?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Prius Alpha is 89.0% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Prius Alpha?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Toyota Prius Alpha reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.0%, the Toyota Prius Alpha is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Prius Alpha?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Prius Alpha?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Prius Alpha: 67,306 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Prius Alpha to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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