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EX08 UPM

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,445 mi
Last recorded193,445 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 UPM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 193,445 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 185,375 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 176,040 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 166,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 158,350 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 130,645 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,953 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,126 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 89,020 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,071 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,071 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,085 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2016 75,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,131 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,903 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 50,940 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 50,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,702 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 38,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F outer side wall has egg in

Pass 26 Feb 2011 25,496 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 UPM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric 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 EX08 UPM, 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 EX08 UPM registered?

EX08 UPM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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