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M12 VMA

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

147,446 mi
Last recorded147,446 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 VMA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 147,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 138,994 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 131,183 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 122,541 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,129 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 109,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 102,456 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 96,009 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 90,104 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,510 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 72,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,388 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 45,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 32,330 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 32,329 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 22,949 miles

all tyres wearing close to the legal limit

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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M12 VMA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric 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 M12 VMA, 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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M12 VMA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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