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AU08 ZTO

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

184,460 mi
Last recorded184,460 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ZTO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 184,460 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 184,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 180,684 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 180,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front2rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front2rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 176,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 169,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp is starting to effect aim pattern

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))

Offside Front Headlamp is starting to effect aim pattern

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 157,124 miles

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

aftermarket steering wheel cover loose.

Pass 21 Sep 2021 143,420 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 129,291 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 117,420 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,854 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 110,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 106,705 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,421 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 85,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,979 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,270 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 63,171 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,037 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 53,548 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,379 miles

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn oninneredge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,541 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,100 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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AU08 ZTO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AU08 ZTO, 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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AU08 ZTO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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