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GV08 PKO

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,438 mi
Last recorded153,438 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 153,438 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 153,438 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 147,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components rusted + rear sub-frame/axle beam bushes deteriorating

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps lens dull/defective (4.1.4 (b))

body work damage to offside +rear bumper

Fail 18 Feb 2025 147,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front drop link ball joint gaiters deteriorated/split/damage (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components rusted + rear sub-frame/axle beam bushes deteriorating

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps lens dull/defective (4.1.4 (b))

body work damage to offside +rear bumper

Pass 3 Mar 2024 144,364 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 141,278 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 141,278 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 138,892 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 133,641 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 125,810 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 121,180 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 115,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 109,731 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,905 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 94,013 miles

front brake pads at 4mm material,slight lip/deterioration to front brake discs.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 94,013 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake pads at 4mm material,slight lip/deterioration to front brake discs.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 78,244 miles

wipers starting to split at ends & smearing

Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,318 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 35,919 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,919 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 PKO 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 75%.

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 PKO, 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 PKO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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