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BV08 NOU

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,018 mi
Last recorded133,018 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 NOU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 133,018 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 129,084 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 129,084 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 122,432 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 116,386 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 109,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 104,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 98,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,208 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,142 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,671 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,042 miles

both front tyres wearing out edges

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,100 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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BV08 NOU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc petrol 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 BV08 NOU, 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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BV08 NOU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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