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DV08 GGY

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,411 mi
Last recorded162,411 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 GGY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 162,411 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under seal applied under vehcile

Fail 15 Aug 2026 162,411 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under seal applied under vehcile

Pass 14 Aug 2025 156,470 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 138,840 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 122,120 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 97,982 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 75,300 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 50,722 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two chips Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 50,722 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two chips Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 50,667 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight Clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 20mm crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 30mm crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 49,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 47,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 45,230 miles

Both front brakes dragging

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 42,723 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 39,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2015 39,413 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 35,358 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,094 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 24,105 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside 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 23 May 2011 17,483 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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DV08 GGY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other 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 DV08 GGY, 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 GGY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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