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DA08 OZX

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

239,395 mi
Last recorded239,395 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 OZX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 239,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 231,831 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 222,811 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 218,116 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 207,845 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 201,613 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 188,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 174,515 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 163,871 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 155,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 155,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 140,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 132,726 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 130,378 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 129,329 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 119,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,815 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 61,815 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both headlight aims too high - Rectified at station (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 86,118 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,341 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 75,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 67,074 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 59,458 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,345 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 OZX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA08 OZX, 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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DA08 OZX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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