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GV08 ZZE

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

321,312 mi
Last recorded321,312 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 321,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle under body cover with under seal

Pass 2 Dec 2024 310,305 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 299,026 miles

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

Headlights misted up, both sides

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sill covers fitted!

Pass 25 Nov 2022 288,382 miles

All around body damaged

All under body corroded

Rear brakes binding

Rear discs pitted

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 272,414 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 262,241 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 256,948 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2019 256,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 247,755 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

surface corrosion o/s floor,rear axle and mountings

Fail 29 Nov 2018 247,755 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

surface corrosion o/s floor,rear axle and mountings

Pass 2 Dec 2017 215,089 miles

slight fading front headlights

slight imbalance front brakes

surface corrosion rear axle mounts

Pass 1 Dec 2016 184,602 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 156,306 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 125,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre obviously under inflated

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,462 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,153 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 71,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,138 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 30,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,355 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 ZZE 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 80%.

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 ZZE, 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 ZZE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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