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GV08 UCC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,086 mi
Last recorded153,086 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UCC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 153,086 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 146,579 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 140,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 133,910 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 128,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (last inch) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (last inch) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2021 122,460 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre near edge

Fail 16 Jun 2021 122,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre near edge

Pass 4 Jun 2020 117,630 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 111,599 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 104,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 96,138 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,073 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 87,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,196 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 77,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,402 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 UCC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 UCC, 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 UCC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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