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AO08 DHU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,018 mi
Last recorded113,018 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DHU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 113,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 108,025 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 102,561 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jun 2024 102,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jun 2023 97,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 92,955 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 92,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,048 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 3 Jun 2020 81,935 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,999 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 76,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,625 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking between treads

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,996 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 64,996 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,915 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,462 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 56,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,412 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,642 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,359 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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AO08 DHU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO08 DHU, 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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AO08 DHU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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