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GV08 XMD

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

162,639 mi
Last recorded162,639 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XMD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 162,639 miles

Body corrosion on under body

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

Pass 6 May 2024 155,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear back wheel arch rotton

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

Rear exhaust back box heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jan 2023 143,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 131,858 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,296 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen in b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 123,296 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen in b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 117,729 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 107,370 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,186 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,571 miles

Front brakes low

Pass 7 Nov 2015 76,980 miles

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

rear pads cannot be seen clearly

Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,907 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,928 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XMD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XMD, 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 XMD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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