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GU08 CUC

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,596 mi
Last recorded215,596 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 CUC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 215,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 209,798 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

surface rust

Pass 4 Oct 2023 204,578 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))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 204,577 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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 Oct 2022 194,922 miles

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

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspensions system corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 183,065 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 176,746 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 176,724 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt stalk loose. (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 166,868 miles

EML light on

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 166,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

EML light on

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 22 Mar 2019 144,435 miles

hybrid vehicle. no emissions test

Nearside door mirror cover missing

added 2 litres oil

Fail 15 Mar 2019 144,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Offside Front tyre worn very badly on edge

added 2 litres oil

hybrid vehicle. no emissions test

Pass 15 Mar 2018 119,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust blowing

no emissions test. Hybrid vehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2018 119,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper arm fouls screen pillar

Rear exhaust blowing

no emissions test. Hybrid vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2017 93,827 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,171 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front And Rear Brake Discs Slightly Pitted/Corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 80,171 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front And Rear Brake Discs Slightly Pitted/Corroded

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,556 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,204 miles

Front and rear brake discs pitted/corroded

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 60,204 miles

Front and rear brake discs pitted/corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,938 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,689 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage greater than 40mm in swept area of windscreen, but not in drivers view of the road

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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GU08 CUC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU08 CUC, 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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GU08 CUC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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