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GV08 PVU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,919 mi
Last recorded51,919 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 PVU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 51,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 35,154 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 35,154 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow Product fault (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 33,934 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 33,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 32,928 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 32,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 31,657 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 31,657 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 30,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scorn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 30,254 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 29,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jun 2018 27,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 25,882 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 24,567 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,901 miles

offside rear tyre slightly cracking on shoulder 195/55/16

Pass 9 Jun 2014 20,110 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 18,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2013 18,167 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,335 miles

offside front tyre worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,395 miles

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

slight corrosion on front and rear discs

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 PVU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

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

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