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GV08 PVE

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

186,265 mi
Last recorded186,265 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 PVE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 186,265 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 178,554 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 168,064 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 23 May 2023 160,303 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 158,352 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 157,023 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 155,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 146,696 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 142,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 136,163 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 127,700 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 118,151 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 109,875 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2015 95,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,954 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 88,954 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 77,811 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,592 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,682 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,078 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,891 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,794 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 PVE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PVE, 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 GV08 PVE registered?

GV08 PVE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is GV08 PVE safe to buy?

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