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AB08 VPJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,248 mi
Last recorded54,248 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VPJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 54,248 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 54,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 46,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 38,996 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 38,828 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,804 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear light unit outer lens is cracked

front and rear brake discs are starting to pit

Pass 16 Oct 2020 38,790 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 38,790 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 38,085 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2018 36,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,874 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2017 35,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper is damaged and is inscure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs

Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2012 23,820 miles

o/s rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,099 miles

advise the o/s front tyre is wearing on both egdes

o/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner egde

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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AB08 VPJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 VPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB08 VPJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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