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CU57 CZA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,491 mi
Last recorded105,491 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 CZA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 105,491 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,546 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 72,848 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 69,581 miles

Front headlamps slightly misty

Rear both inner sills surface corrosion

rear heat shield slightly damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,343 miles

both front headlamps slightly misty

Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,180 miles

rear exhaust joint slightly leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,585 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 63,585 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 60,499 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Nov 2018 60,473 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,075 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 56,036 miles

near side rear brake disc rusty

near side rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 14 Dec 2016 56,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

near side rear brake disc rusty

near side rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,539 miles

Child seat fitted preventing a through inspection an adult seat belt

Fail 9 Dec 2015 51,539 miles

Child seat fitted preventing a through inspection an adult seat belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,231 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,652 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,626 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread depth and wearing outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,519 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,996 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 24,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CU57 CZA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CU57 CZA, 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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CU57 CZA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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