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EX08 DXC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,564 mi
Last recorded153,564 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 DXC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 153,564 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 125,062 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,271 miles

Slight surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2024 93,070 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 89,865 miles

Exhaust slight leak in rear section

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 82,330 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 76,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low on shoulders

Fail 9 Jun 2021 76,971 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre low on shoulders

Pass 4 Jul 2020 74,994 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,968 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 64,968 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 54,809 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 45,408 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 42,948 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,909 miles

both front tyres close to limits and bald on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,797 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 34,945 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,129 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,362 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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EX08 DXC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX08 DXC, 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

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What year was EX08 DXC registered?

EX08 DXC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is EX08 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 DXC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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