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MA08 HPE

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,225 mi
Last recorded144,225 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 HPE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 144,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 144,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 132,308 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both sides (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2023 119,044 miles

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

Nearside Front body has slight damage

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

Offside Front body has slight damage

Pass 9 Dec 2022 106,743 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED BOTH

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 9 Dec 2022 106,743 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED BOTH

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,849 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,960 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 94,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,843 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 94,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,298 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,415 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,809 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,037 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,230 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,670 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 16,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,834 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,937 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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MA08 HPE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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