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DA08 PBV

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,668 mi
Last recorded88,668 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 88,668 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 88,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 85,429 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 81,470 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,835 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 76,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected loose wiring over the pedals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern projected wrong no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,453 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 73,451 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 69,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,463 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,397 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,529 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 59,529 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,049 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,806 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,268 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,077 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,908 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,998 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,775 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 PBV 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 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 DA08 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

DA08 PBV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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