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AV08 TGK

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,136 mi
Last recorded119,136 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 TGK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 119,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 116,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 111,973 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 106,826 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 106,826 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,879 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 92,570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 84,224 miles

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

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

Underside suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,252 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,007 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc face corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 58,715 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both fronts (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,579 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 49,579 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,729 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

water pump showing signs of leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,011 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,944 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,295 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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AV08 TGK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AV08 TGK, 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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AV08 TGK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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