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AU08 ZVC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

205,126 mi
Last recorded205,126 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ZVC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 205,126 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 205,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 173,635 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 173,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 152,013 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 151,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 112,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 88,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,327 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 79,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight body work damage to n/s/f wing and n/s of front bumper

Fail 13 Jul 2015 59,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight body work damage to n/s/f wing and n/s of front bumper

Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight body work damage to n/s of rear bumper.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 51,361 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight body work damage to n/s of rear bumper.

Fail 6 Jul 2013 43,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges.

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 43,822 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges.

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,041 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 30,454 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 ZVC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU08 ZVC, 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 ZVC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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