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GU08 UYR

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,011 mi
Last recorded175,011 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UYR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 175,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2025 175,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 163,238 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))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 163,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 155,052 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Pass 3 Nov 2022 146,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 146,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 139,557 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 139,556 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 130,919 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside of rear seat ()

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 124,425 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 118,838 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 118,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 113,850 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 113,850 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 102,474 miles

corrosion under car

Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,085 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,311 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,710 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 68,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,772 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,905 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front and rear wiper rubbers split

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Feb 2011 42,391 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 UYR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue 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 UYR, 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 UYR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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