Toyota Prius (2007)
2007 Toyota Prius
CarHunch analysed 8,679 real MOT records for the 2007 Toyota Prius. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Prius hits the UK average with a 79.8% first-time pass rate, but nearly two in five of these cars have suffered a dangerous defect at some point—that's a significant concern for used buyers. The hybrid variants specifically lag slightly at 78.9% versus 80.4% for electric versions, suggesting the petrol-hybrid powertrain is where durability issues concentrate.
At 99,000 miles average, these Priuses are showing their age, yet they're still generating 3.92 failures and 22.1 advisories per test, pointing to wear across brakes, suspension, and electrics rather than one critical weak spot. If you're serious about a 2007 Prius, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the hybrid battery condition and brake system—both are expensive surprises on these cars.
What to check before buying a 2007 Toyota Prius
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.
- ⚠️ 40.2% 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) (37%) | 3,197 | 78.9% | 4.41 |
| Electric (31%) | 2,651 | 80.4% | 3.64 |
| Other (17%) | 1,506 | 80.4% | 3.7 |
| Petrol (15%) | 1,275 | 80.2% | 3.57 |
| Fuel Cells (0%) | 38 | 81.3% | 3.21 |
| Diesel (0%) | 9 | 78.2% | 4.33 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 86.6% | 2.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Toyota Prius 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.
Half of all 2007 Toyota Prius vehicles fall between 71,729 and 125,467 miles.
2007 Toyota Prius — Still on the Road
5,801 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Toyota Prius
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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46.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.9%
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
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30.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.9%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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