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AE08 SMB

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,908 mi
Last recorded214,908 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SMB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2025 214,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end locking pin (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 205,440 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 203,211 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 339,994 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 330,359 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 213,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 202,378 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 197,548 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 192,896 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 188,437 miles

slight play in iner front trak rods

Fail 28 Aug 2013 174,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 174,946 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 144,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,454 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,671 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,273 miles

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 SMB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMB, 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 SMB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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