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EO08 BVM

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,643 mi
Last recorded99,643 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 BVM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 99,643 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 91,893 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR/OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 91,893 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure rubbing on exhaust (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box rubbing plastic mud guard (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2025 91,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 84,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,633 miles

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

both front shock absorber dust covers split

both rear under sills corroded

heavy corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 13 Jun 2022 73,927 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 68,666 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads worn low - aprox 4mm left

headlight lenses frosting

Pass 15 Jun 2020 62,989 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Headlamp lenses starting to frost over

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Apr 2019 52,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,154 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,225 miles

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,817 miles

Offside front wiper blade torn on one end.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,095 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres cracking in tread areas.

Nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth and worn on edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 19,812 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Mar 2014 19,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2013 16,842 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 13,283 miles

Dents in both N/S doors

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

scratches on front bumper

Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,283 miles

Dents in both N/S doors

scratches on front bumper

Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,693 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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EO08 BVM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EO08 BVM, 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 EO08 BVM registered?

EO08 BVM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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