CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ08 AXV

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,692 mi
Last recorded167,692 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 AXV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 167,692 miles

under side front to rear age wear and tear

Pass 1 Jul 2025 158,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 150,706 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 150,706 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 144,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 138,037 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 130,035 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 127,113 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 116,020 miles

Offside Front Brake disc lipped, on inner face.

Fail 13 May 2019 116,020 miles

Offside Front Brake disc lipped, on inner face.

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

Pass 15 May 2018 105,133 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 97,223 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 85,683 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 74,956 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 61,147 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 50,979 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 42,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside 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 19 May 2011 32,417 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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ08 AXV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ08 AXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ08 AXV?

You can check the full history of EJ08 AXV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ08 AXV registered?

EJ08 AXV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is EJ08 AXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 AXV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ08 AXV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ08 AXV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.