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AE08 RXT

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,565 mi
Last recorded162,565 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RXT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 162,565 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 157,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2023 152,461 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general underbody rust

Pass 21 May 2022 145,964 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle has general corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Jun 2021 141,555 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 141,552 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 137,990 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 129,250 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 119,431 miles

rear end getting flaky + rusty slightly

Fail 19 May 2018 119,122 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

rear end getting flaky + rusty slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,188 miles

both front tyres warn outter edges

Fail 12 Jul 2014 78,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres warn outter edges

exhaust heat shield adrift rear

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,123 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,855 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 36,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AE08 RXT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE08 RXT, 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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AE08 RXT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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