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GV08 HRZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,164 mi
Last recorded144,164 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HRZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 144,164 miles

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

underbody undersealed in prescribed areas

Pass 27 Nov 2024 130,631 miles

underbody corroded in prescribed areas ( HEAVILY UNDERSEALED )

Pass 27 Nov 2023 121,125 miles

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

vehicle under body covered with under seal

Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 88,414 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 86,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 83,029 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,930 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the outer edges

both rear tyres wearing thin on the outside and have age related cuts

Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,930 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the outer edges

both rear tyres wearing thin on the outside and have age related cuts

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,415 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 61,415 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 23 Feb 2015 56,127 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 56,127 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 50,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,264 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,078 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,946 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 28,946 miles

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

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 HRZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRZ, 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 HRZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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