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CP08 PGX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,506 mi
Last recorded159,506 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 PGX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 159,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 156,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 153,227 miles

Rear Rear axle corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 153,227 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear axle corroded

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 150,421 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion around various areas of underside, brakes and suspension

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 150,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp hazed, poor image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Backing plate holed around brake shoe fixing point (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Backing plate holed around brake shoe fixing point (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion around various areas of underside, brakes and suspension

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 147,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 143,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 140,518 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting area. Corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 132,976 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 132,976 miles

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

Central Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 123,800 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 113,950 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 102,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,030 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 91,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,078 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 75,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,446 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,363 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 46,363 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 32,077 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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CP08 PGX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP08 PGX, 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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CP08 PGX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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