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CE08 PYX

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

208,145 mi
Last recorded208,145 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 PYX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 208,145 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 200,410 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 189,705 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 189,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no oil in engine (dangerous)

Pass 28 Jul 2023 180,005 miles

corrosion to chassis

cracking & perrishing to various steering & suspension bushes

oil residue on engine / gear box

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 165,213 miles

Nearside Rear tyre screw in tread

oil residue on engine

Pass 29 Jul 2021 157,939 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

corrosion to front subframe and under body

front lower suspension arm rear bushes unbonding

Fail 29 Jul 2021 157,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing edges

corrosion to front subframe and under body

front lower suspension arm rear bushes unbonding

Pass 28 Jul 2020 154,627 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 154,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edge cords just slightly exsposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose in two places

Pass 22 Jul 2019 144,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low wearing on inner edge heavily and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 144,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low ,wearing on outer edge heavily close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low wearing on outer edge heavily close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low wearing on inner edge heavily and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 129,292 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 129,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55 r16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 115,857 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 115,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 102,103 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,420 miles

slight corrosion inner sills and rear chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,180 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 74,180 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 45,263 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,632 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,860 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 PYX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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