2009 Toyota Prius · 23,266 MOT tests
2009 Toyota Prius reliability
2009 Toyota Priuss fail 32.9% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Prius years (23,266 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Priuss: 20.9%)
- 32.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Priuss: 20.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 143,028
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,266
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Strong point: steering, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Toyota Prius
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.6%
- Suspension8%
- Brakes7.3%
- Tyres6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Body, chassis and structure3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.67%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.98%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.46%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.32%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.31%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.07%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.61%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.49%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.31%)
Other years
Every Toyota Prius year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Toyota Prius reliable?
2009 Toyota Priuss fail 32.9% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Prius years (23,266 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Toyota Prius MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.67% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (2.98% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Toyota Prius have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Toyota Prius shows 143,028 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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