Toyota Prius Alpha (2023)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 34 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,236

£186/month

MOT Pass Rate

88%

Good

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 18-32

1797cc Petrol

Solid Option

88% pass rate, £2,236/year to run. 6 points above average.

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Petrol1797cc3 years old34 tests67k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1797cc)

~36 mpg

£1,631

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,236

Per month£186/mo

Per week£43/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. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

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 Prius Alphas from 2023 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about a year old. That's based on 34 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 67,216 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2023 models155th of 165(bottom 7%)

Rank among Toyota models404th of 970(top half)

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

vs 2023 models average-7%(95% avg)

vs Toyota average+4%(84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

67,216

Average miles

7,400

Expected for age

The average 2023 Toyota Prius Alpha had 67,216 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is well above the expected 7,400 miles for a 1-year-old car. Check service history carefully, as high-mileage cars need consistent maintenance to stay reliable.

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Toyota Prius Alpha by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2023	88%	34	67,216 mi
2013	86%	42	65,729 mi
2012	78%	32	59,123 mi

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About the 2023 Toyota Prius Alpha

The 2023 Toyota Prius Alpha is a family car. Our records list a 1797cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 34 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 7% of 2023 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 67,216 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Toyota Prius Alpha owners cover more miles than the average driver. High-mileage examples should be checked carefully for wear on suspension, brakes, and drivetrain components.

2023 Toyota Prius Alpha Fuel Costs

The 1797cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 36 mpg in mixed driving, 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).

What does it cost to own a 2023 Toyota Prius Alpha?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,236 (£186/month), broken down as £1,631 fuel, £200 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.

Buying a Used 2023 Toyota Prius Alpha

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. Note: with only 34 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2023 Toyota Prius Alpha 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 Alpha(2023)	88%	£1,631	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,236
Mercedes A(2021)	94%	£1,631	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,086-£150
MINI Cooper(2021)	94%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£383
Nissan Qashqai(2021)	94%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£1,853-£383
Audi A1(2021)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£383

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 2023 Toyota Prius Alpha

Is the 2023 Toyota Prius Alpha reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. 88% of MOT tests on 2023 Toyota Prius Alphas ended in a pass, from 34 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 2023 Toyota Prius Alpha cost to run?

Our estimate is £2,236 a year (£186 a month): £1,631 fuel, £200 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 2023 Toyota Prius Alpha?

88% of 34 MOT tests on the 2023 Toyota Prius Alpha ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 155th of 165 models first registered in 2023 (bottom 7%).

What is the average mileage for a 2023 Toyota Prius Alpha?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2023 Toyota Prius Alpha is 67,216 miles, which is well above the expected 7,400 miles for a 1-year-old car. Check service history carefully, as high-mileage cars need consistent maintenance to stay reliable.