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AU08 ZVE

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

108,602 mi
Last recorded108,602 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 108,602 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle underbody and components surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,526 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle underbody and components surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2023 90,844 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear vehicle underbody and components surface corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear vehicle underbody and components surface corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective front and rear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,462 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,949 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,993 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 73,993 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,884 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,239 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,076 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,297 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,917 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 ZVE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZVE, 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 AU08 ZVE registered?

AU08 ZVE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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