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GF08 UDV

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

204,550 mi
Last recorded204,550 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 UDV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 204,550 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 204,550 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 204,536 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin & rusty both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin & rusty both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 204,534 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin & rusty both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin & rusty both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 199,324 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

n/s/f door damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2023 199,324 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f door damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2022 190,759 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 190,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 180,491 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 166,307 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 166,307 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 135,029 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 132,613 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 123,271 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,193 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 105,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,306 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,686 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,279 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre reads worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,686 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 19,416 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,416 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,238 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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GF08 UDV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GF08 UDV, 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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GF08 UDV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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