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DA08 DZP

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,488 mi
Last recorded110,488 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DZP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 110,488 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 110,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 93,379 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 86,940 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Feb 2024 86,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,922 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 81,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 76,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 71,273 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 71,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,005 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 67,005 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 59,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,579 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 43,752 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 39,220 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 12 May 2014 34,233 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 29,361 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,530 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edge

Pass 6 May 2011 17,842 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
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DA08 DZP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DA08 DZP, 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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What year was DA08 DZP registered?

DA08 DZP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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