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GV08 BKG

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,215 mi
Last recorded153,215 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 BKG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 153,215 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))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 153,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 binding on

Pass 16 Apr 2025 148,700 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 143,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slight cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall/ tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Fail 23 Apr 2024 143,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slight cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall/ tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Pass 21 Apr 2023 138,139 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 138,139 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 132,680 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 127,685 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 127,685 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 124,730 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 120,676 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 120,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 109,897 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 103,821 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 97,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,022 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 88,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,101 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,378 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,139 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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GV08 BKG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV08 BKG, 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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GV08 BKG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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