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EN08 VSL

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,264 mi
Last recorded62,264 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 VSL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 62,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 56,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,749 miles

can just about see n/s/f headlamp beam image

Pass 9 Aug 2021 46,779 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 46,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,709 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 44,981 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 44,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,185 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,623 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 41,152 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,027 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,394 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,037 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 22,319 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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EN08 VSL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other 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 EN08 VSL, 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 EN08 VSL registered?

EN08 VSL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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