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CE08 GHU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,393 mi
Last recorded148,393 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 GHU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 148,393 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 148,393 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 146,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 142,335 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 142,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust snapped at centre pipe to back box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 135,441 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 135,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 126,872 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 126,869 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 119,788 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 117,801 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 96,911 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,527 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 77,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,833 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,293 miles

Front Number Plate Deteriorting

Fail 23 Apr 2015 57,292 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Number Plate Deteriorting

Fail 29 Apr 2014 43,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,247 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,802 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn close to legal limit

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 GHU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GHU, 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 CE08 GHU registered?

CE08 GHU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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