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CV08 HGZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,904 mi
Last recorded156,904 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 HGZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 156,904 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 150,537 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 150,537 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 143,221 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 135,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 126,725 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 119,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 110,776 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 110,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 101,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 92,169 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 85,108 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,965 miles

195/55/16 X 4

2 X F/TYRES-PODOT-MONITOR

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

CHILD SEAT FITTED ETC

REAR W/BLADE TORN

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U/BODY PLASTICS

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,405 miles

195/55/16 X 4

OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/14

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,053 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 59,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear nearside and Offside brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 50,238 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and Offside front brake discs baddly corroded and lipped

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear nearside and Offside brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disks in poor condition with corrosion on inner sides

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 HGZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HGZ, 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 HGZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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