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GX08 UCL

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,556 mi
Last recorded55,556 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 UCL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 55,556 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 55,553 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 46,745 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 40,231 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 37,322 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 32,919 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 31,328 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 30,056 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 29,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 25,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear and centre exhaust pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,423 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 20,609 miles

All inner brake pads not clearly visable

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,609 miles

All inner brake pads not clearly visable

Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,875 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2012 11,597 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 8,868 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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GX08 UCL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GX08 UCL, 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 GX08 UCL registered?

GX08 UCL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is GX08 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX08 UCL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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