Toyota Prius Plus (2014)

420 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.1% first-time pass rate

2014 Toyota Prius Plus

CarHunch analysed 420 real MOT records for the 2014 Toyota Prius Plus. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2014 Prius Plus passes its MOT first time at 88.1%, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which suggests solid overall durability—though the 26.9% of vehicles that have ever recorded a dangerous defect is notably high and worth investigating on any used example you're considering. At nearly 95,000 miles on average, these cars are showing their age with an average of 1.93 failures and 4.4 advisories per test, indicating that while they're generally reliable, wear-related issues are creeping in by this point in their life.

Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection done, paying particular attention to the hybrid battery and electrical systems—these hybrid powertrains need specialist knowledge and are where hidden costs can hide. Request the MOT history of any vehicle and look specifically for what generated those dangerous defects; if a car has dodged major issues to 95,000 miles, it's likely been well maintained.

Below average reliability 8.1% above UK average
88.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
84,788
typical mileage
62,984–120,969 middle half
26.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.93
avg MOT failures per car
over 11 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2014 Toyota Prius Plus

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 26.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (98%) 411 88% 1.94
Petrol (1%) 5 98% 0.2
Other (1%) 3 85.9% 4
Electric (0%) 1 80% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Toyota Prius Plus vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

62,984
low mileage
84,788
typical
120,969
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Toyota Prius Plus vehicles fall between 62,984 and 120,969 miles.

2014 Toyota Prius Plus — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 395 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

41 395 2015 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.

MOT History Averages

11
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.93
Avg failures per vehicle
4.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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