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AO08 DHV

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,225 mi
Last recorded143,225 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DHV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 143,225 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 133,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 121,633 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 117,430 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,915 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 106,445 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 106,445 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses, poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,511 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,374 miles

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2018 89,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,447 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear lens cluster ingress of water

under trays fitted/ engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 80,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear lens cluster ingress of water

under trays fitted/ engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,839 miles

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 56,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,063 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,438 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,270 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 38,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,119 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 DHV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DHV, 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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What year was AO08 DHV registered?

AO08 DHV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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