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DX08 XBS

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,924 mi
Last recorded140,924 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 XBS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 140,924 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

underbody and components corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2026 140,924 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing n/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing n/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

underbody and components corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 135,076 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner And Outer sills Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 130,307 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2024 130,307 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2023 121,695 miles

Rear Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH SIDES (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 111,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion/pitting to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 108,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 104,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,454 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 97,454 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,890 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 83,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,814 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,581 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,351 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,577 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 19 Mar 2011 25,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,430 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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DX08 XBS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue 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 DX08 XBS, 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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What year was DX08 XBS registered?

DX08 XBS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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