CarVerify

Free Car Check

CV08 UVJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

250,280 mi
Last recorded250,280 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 UVJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 250,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 217,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides and nsf wheel bearing have slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 217,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides and nsf wheel bearing have slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 201,567 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 183,395 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

headlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns

Pass 22 Jan 2021 179,145 miles
Pass 5 May 2019 171,058 miles
Fail 5 May 2019 171,058 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 152,464 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 139,406 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 139,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 137,252 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 122,396 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 112,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 110,249 miles

under trays fitted

vehicle wet at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2016 110,249 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

under trays fitted

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1955516) (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2016 101,040 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering retaining device missing track rod end / crown nut (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1955516) (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2015 93,112 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 20 Dec 2015 93,112 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,266 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 80,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,125 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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CV08 UVJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV08 UVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV08 UVJ?

You can check the full history of CV08 UVJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CV08 UVJ registered?

CV08 UVJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is CV08 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 UVJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV08 UVJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CV08 UVJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.