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H12 SRP

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,262 mi
Last recorded156,262 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 SRP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 156,262 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 156,248 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 147,739 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 139,758 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 130,695 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 125,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords out side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords out side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 123,331 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 121,464 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,618 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 112,286 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 112,286 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,383 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,222 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 99,222 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,250 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 74,682 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,457 miles

both front tyres wearing towards inner edges

deep cuts to both front tyre treads

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer tread

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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H12 SRP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric 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 H12 SRP, 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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H12 SRP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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