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M16 ORE

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,165 mi
Last recorded157,165 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 ORE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 157,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 157,162 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Heat shield insecure.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 150,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn edges.

Fail 17 Sep 2024 150,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn edges.

Pass 5 Sep 2023 143,460 miles

Central Exhaust rubbers perished.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 137,624 miles

Under trays fitted

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 131,304 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 126,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated And slightly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, and slightly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges.

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 126,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated And slightly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, and slightly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges.

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 122,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres have very slight wear on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2018 113,504 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and is slightly perished

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

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

chips on windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,780 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 94,355 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,801 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 65,444 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,444 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,257 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 42,891 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on very inner edge

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,891 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on very inner edge

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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M16 ORE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M16 ORE, 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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M16 ORE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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