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AO08 TTZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

337,856 mi
Last recorded337,856 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TTZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 337,856 miles

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle getting corroded variouse places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 316,006 miles

Both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

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

Front Headlamps have poor beam

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Under vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 9 Sep 2024 316,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

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

Front Headlamps have poor beam

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 297,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim in poor condition

Rear Both rear sills in poor condition

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 281,025 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 281,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 268,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 268,602 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damage

Fail 4 Oct 2019 258,401 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 240,300 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 240,300 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 233,241 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 233,146 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 219,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 219,132 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 201,850 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All visible (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 201,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All visible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 187,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 187,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 187,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 131,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 131,170 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 101,718 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,435 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Fail 24 Mar 2011 73,428 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut on inner sidewall

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 TTZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TTZ, 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 TTZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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