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BT08 AFZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

135,126 mi
Last recorded135,126 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 AFZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 135,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion to underbody in various places

Pass 21 May 2025 113,471 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underbody in various places

rear axel corroded

Pass 25 May 2024 88,184 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 72,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 61,946 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,470 miles

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

slight corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,487 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55R16 87H Not repairable

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 53,416 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16 87H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55R16 87H Not repairable

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,318 miles

emissions not tested hybrid electric vehicle

o/s/f tyre heavy inner treads wear

Pass 1 Jul 2017 37,656 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2016 26,845 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,468 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,547 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,731 miles

Offside & Nearside front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Offside & Nearside front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,254 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 6 Jul 2011 10,847 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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BT08 AFZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver 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 BT08 AFZ, 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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BT08 AFZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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