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GU08 DOA

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

245,061 mi
Last recorded245,061 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 DOA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 245,061 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 208,643 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 170,928 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 153,541 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount (6.1.2 (a))

oil level low

Pass 29 Aug 2022 146,450 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2022 146,450 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2021 139,491 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front noise from brake system during the RBT

both headlamps opaque

Fail 2 Sep 2021 139,475 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front noise from brake system during the RBT

both headlamps opaque

Pass 31 Aug 2020 134,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shields missing

Pass 8 Aug 2019 119,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 109,138 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 1 Sep 2018 109,132 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 17 Mar 2018 104,298 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 102,980 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 102,980 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2017 99,899 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 97,480 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,834 miles

front wiper blades split and slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,023 miles

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

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

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,095 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,095 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 62,855 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,855 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,457 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 22 Feb 2011 44,819 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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GU08 DOA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DOA, 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 GU08 DOA registered?

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

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