Toyota Prius (2013)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 16,377 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,361

£197/month

MOT Pass Rate

88%

Good

Road Tax

£325

Estimated/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 18-32

1798cc Hybrid

Solid Option

88% pass rate, £2,361/year to run. 6 points above average.

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Hybrid1798cc13 years old16,377 tests143k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1798cc)

~36 mpg (petrol-engine estimate; hybrids usually use less)

£1,631

Road Tax

Estimated CO2 band

£325

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,361

Per month£197/mo

Per week£45/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included.

Reliability Verdict

88% MOT pass rate(Good)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Toyota brand average of 84%.

88% of MOT tests on Toyota Priuss from 2013 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 11 years old. That's based on 16,377 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 142,823 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2013 models52nd of 588(top 9%)

Rank among Toyota models130th of 970(top 14%)

vs average of all models+6%(82% avg)

vs 2013 models average+8%(80% avg)

vs Toyota average+4%(84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

142,823

Average miles

81,400

Expected for age

The average 2013 Toyota Prius had 142,823 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is well above the expected 81,400 miles for a 11-year-old car. Check service history carefully, as high-mileage cars need consistent maintenance to stay reliable.

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Best Year to Buy?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 74%. The 2013 scores 88%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Toyota Prius by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2024	98%	1,796	28,546 mi
2023	95%	790	45,159 mi
2022	96%	1,210	45,561 mi
2021	94%	5,754	47,658 mi
2020	93%	17,502	59,107 mi
2019	94%	32,127	85,977 mi
2018	94%	30,568	84,645 mi
2017	93%	27,059	100,387 mi
2016	91%	25,588	125,494 mi
2015	91%	21,626	150,511 mi
2014	91%	21,629	152,232 mi
2013	88%	16,377	142,823 mi
2012	85%	13,137	157,113 mi
2011	83%	12,235	177,140 mi
2010	82%	16,294	178,433 mi
2009	80%	12,010	166,625 mi
2008	79%	11,632	160,577 mi
2007	78%	11,511	154,920 mi
2006	77%	6,242	161,568 mi
2005	78%	4,176	158,308 mi
2004	79%	1,530	160,817 mi
2003	80%	235	145,590 mi
2002	86%	74	127,785 mi
2001	74%	119	134,289 mi

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Mercedes C

2015 · 1991cc Hybrid

£2,361/year

86%

-2%

Toyota Auris

2015 · 1798cc Hybrid

£2,361/year

87%

-1%

Mitsubishi Outlander

2015 · 1998cc Hybrid

£2,361/year

83%

-5%

Lexus CT

2013 · 1798cc Hybrid

£2,361/year

87%

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About the 2013 Toyota Prius

The 2013 Toyota Prius is a family car. Our records list a 1798cc hybrid engine, though engines vary between versions. 16,377 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested models on UK roads. It ranks in the top 9% of all 2013 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 142,823 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Toyota Prius owners cover more miles than the average driver. High-mileage examples should be checked carefully for wear on suspension, brakes, and drivetrain components.

2013 Toyota Prius Fuel Costs

The 1798cc hybrid engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Our estimate uses around 36 mpg, the figure for a petrol engine of this size, which works out to roughly £1,631 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year). As a hybrid it should use less than that, and real-world fuel costs depend a lot on how much electric-only driving you do.

What does it cost to own a 2013 Toyota Prius?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,361 (£197/month), broken down as £1,631 fuel, £325 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 88% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Toyota Prius Reliability Trend

Newer Toyota Priuss pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 12 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Buying a Used 2013 Toyota Prius

At 13 years old, the Toyota Prius is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. If you're flexible on year, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 94%. With 16,377 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

How the 2013 Toyota Prius stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Toyota Prius(2013)	88%	£1,631	£325	Grp 18-32	£2,361
Mercedes C(2015)	86%	£1,631	£325	Grp 18-32	£2,361same
Toyota Auris(2015)	87%	£1,631	£325	Grp 18-32	£2,361same
Mitsubishi Outlander(2015)	83%	£1,631	£325	Grp 18-32	£2,361same
Lexus CT(2013)	87%	£1,631	£325	Grp 18-32	£2,361same

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2013 Toyota Prius

Is the 2013 Toyota Prius reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. 88% of MOT tests on 2013 Toyota Priuss ended in a pass, from 16,377 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2013 Toyota Prius cost to run?

Our estimate is £2,361 a year (£197 a month): £1,631 fuel, £325 road tax, £55 MOT and £350 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Toyota Prius?

88% of 16,377 MOT tests on the 2013 Toyota Prius ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 52nd of 588 models first registered in 2013 (top 9%).

Which year Toyota Prius has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Toyota Prius has the highest MOT pass rate at 94% and the 2001 the lowest at 74%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2013 Toyota Prius?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2013 Toyota Prius is 142,823 miles, which is well above the expected 81,400 miles for a 11-year-old car. Check service history carefully, as high-mileage cars need consistent maintenance to stay reliable.