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DV51 DOC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,760 mi
Last recorded109,760 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 DOC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 109,760 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 106,075 miles

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 102,791 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 99,408 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 95,496 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Surface rust on the rear of the chassis and front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,814 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 88,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 88,764 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2018 81,826 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 81,826 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 74,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,623 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 67,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,786 miles

front and rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,699 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 42,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,774 miles

Exhuast system corroded.

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 34,774 miles

Exhuast system corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,986 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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DV51 DOC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV51 DOC, 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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DV51 DOC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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