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DE08 AEU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,377 mi
Last recorded137,377 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 AEU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 137,377 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger area corrosion

Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 137,365 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger area corrosion

Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 123,433 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 109,549 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 109,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,959 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,045 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,473 miles

Heat shield adrift

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 70,738 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 70,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Damaged/Broken (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,854 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R AND O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 61,853 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high O/S (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low N/S (1.8)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/F (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/F AND O/S/F (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R AND O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,913 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,695 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,278 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 14,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DE08 AEU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE08 AEU, 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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DE08 AEU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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