Is the Toyota Prius hybrid reliable?

The Toyota Prius hybrid has an average MOT pass rate of 97% across 6 years, based on 605 tests in 2026. That's 15 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2018 with a 99% pass rate.

Which year Toyota Prius hybrid is best?

The 2018 Toyota Prius hybrid has the highest MOT pass rate at 99%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 94%. There's a 5 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Toyota Prius hybrid

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 605 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests

605

Best Year

2018 (99%)

Years Covered

About the Toyota Prius hybrid

The Toyota Prius hybrid has been tested 605 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (2013 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as Hybrid Electric (Clean).

Best and Worst Years

The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 99% pass rate from 164 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 94%. With just a 5 point spread, the Prius hybrid is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Reliability Trend

The TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2013) averages 234,313 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 181,931 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Prius hybrid performs 13 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Toyota range.