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MA08 EFW

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,766 mi
Last recorded173,766 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 EFW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 173,766 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension mounted device linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2026 154,508 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 154,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 131,775 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 131,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed wing (0.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 107,823 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 107,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 107,585 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 107,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 102,422 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 101,955 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 91,320 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,148 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,078 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 77,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edges and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edges and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 May 2019 77,253 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edges and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edges and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 May 2018 73,295 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 73,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) missing pad material detached from pad backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,116 miles

Offside Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,227 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 66,188 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 62,274 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,085 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,119 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,171 miles

all brake discs corroded.

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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MA08 EFW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MA08 EFW, 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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MA08 EFW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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