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DV08 GBX

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,044 mi
Last recorded129,044 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 GBX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 129,044 miles

All 4 discs and pads slightly contaminated

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both rubbers split in 2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both sides through the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on both inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 129,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All 4 discs and pads slightly contaminated

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both rubbers split in 2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both sides through the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on both inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 124,960 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 124,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 123,236 miles

advise all 4 coil springs corroded

advise surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

advise under vehicle corroded in places

Pass 24 May 2022 118,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroded

fuel filler neck bracket corroded

under body corroded

Fail 24 May 2022 118,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all coil springs corroded

fuel filler neck bracket corroded

under body corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 114,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 112,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,595 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2019 108,585 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 97,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,902 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,051 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,834 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,223 miles

Offside front wiper split slightly.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,275 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 36,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Two nails in nearside rear tyre.

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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DV08 GBX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DV08 GBX, 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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DV08 GBX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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