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CE08 BHN

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,970 mi
Last recorded137,970 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 BHN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 137,970 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 136,023 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 136,023 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 125,307 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 110,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 109,085 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 106,785 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 106,781 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,016 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 103,947 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened leveller bracket on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 101,379 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,735 miles

nearside rear brake backing plate corroded and loose

Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads wearing low

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside rear brake backing plate corroded and loose

Pass 9 Apr 2016 91,379 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 91,379 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,216 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,709 miles

both rear tyres perished but not excessive at time of test

coolant level low

offside rear tyre getting worn at inner edge

surface corrosion to both rear brake discs

Fail 26 Feb 2013 63,396 miles

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

offside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,396 miles

offside front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 13 Feb 2012 57,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,628 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,582 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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CE08 BHN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CE08 BHN, 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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CE08 BHN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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