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DN08 UXU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

275,977 mi
Last recorded275,977 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 UXU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 275,977 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 275,924 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed both offside doors (0.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2026 265,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Dec 2025 265,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2025 250,678 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 250,600 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 235,562 miles

Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old (August 2013)

Fail 5 Dec 2024 234,781 miles

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

Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old (August 2013)

Pass 5 Jun 2024 219,809 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 219,311 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 199,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 185,243 miles

Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old

both rear tyres over 10yrs old

Pass 13 Apr 2022 153,577 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 153,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 121,868 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 104,605 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight lump

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 18 Dec 2019 90,440 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 89,544 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 84,751 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 84,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,857 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 74,590 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 74,590 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,134 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 61,317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,317 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 54,410 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 42,337 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 31,795 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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DN08 UXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DN08 UXU, 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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DN08 UXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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