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Toyota Prius Alpha

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 108 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

84%

Total Tests

108

Model Years

2012 to 2023

Years Covered

3

About the Toyota Prius Alpha

The Toyota Prius Alpha was MOT tested 108 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2012 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid and petrol versions.

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

Fuel (Petrol, 1797cc)
£1,631
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,236
Per month£186/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the Toyota Prius Alpha?

vs average of all models+2% (82% avg)
vs Toyota brand average+0% (84% avg)

Toyota Prius Alpha by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202388%3467,216 mi
201386%4265,729 mi
201278%3259,123 mi

Questions about the Toyota Prius Alpha

Is the Toyota Prius Alpha reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2012 to 2023), the Toyota Prius Alpha averages an 84% MOT pass rate, from 108 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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