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CV08 AFO

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

243,447 mi
Last recorded243,447 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 AFO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 243,447 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 233,766 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 216,660 miles

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 182,123 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 181,698 miles

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 144,756 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (visibility) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 120,335 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,736 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged damaged & insecure ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 107,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged damaged & insecure ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,547 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 85,777 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 85,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 67,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,431 miles

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

Offside Front 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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CV08 AFO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV08 AFO, 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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CV08 AFO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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