Toyota Prius alpha
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 108 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
84%
Total Tests
108
Best Year
2023 (88%)
Years Covered
3
About the Toyota Prius alpha
The Toyota Prius alpha has been tested 108 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2012 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as hybrid and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2023 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 34 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 78%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 59,123 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 67,216 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Toyota Prius alpha by Year
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