Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Toyota Prius Plus?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Toyota Prius Plus?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Toyota Prius Plus?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2013 Toyota Prius Plus vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Toyota Prius Plus reliable?

Based on MOT data from 408 vehicles, the 2013 Toyota Prius Plus has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Toyota Prius Plus?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota Prius Plus (2013)

408 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.5% first-time pass rate

2013 Toyota Prius Plus

CarHunch analysed 408 real MOT records for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plus. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 408 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

See the full 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS (9,190 vehicles)

The 2013 Toyota Prius Plus has a decent first-time pass rate (84.5%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

84.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

28.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.53

Over 13.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

97k

Middle half: 68k–127k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 6.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 408 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2013 Toyota Prius Plus

Based on MOT data from 408 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (97%)	397	84.6%	2.48

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,625 Toyota Prius Plus vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 30.5%

800

Black 28%

736

Silver 18.1%

475

Grey 12.5%

328

Blue 5.4%

141

Red 2.4%

Bronze 1.2%

Brown 1%

Maroon 0.6%

Purple 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Toyota Prius Plus vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

97,185

typical

68,059

low mileage

127,278

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Toyota Prius Plus vehicles fall between 68,059 and 127,278 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 68,059 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 68,059–127,278 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Toyota Prius Pluss sit.

⚠ Over 171,825 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Toyota Prius Plus — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 Toyota Prius Pluss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 377 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.53

Avg failures per vehicle

6.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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