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MA08 MZV

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,409 mi
Last recorded119,409 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 MZV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,409 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 118,946 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 118,946 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 110,908 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 110,908 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 110,789 miles

BOTH OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,294 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 94,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 85,059 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 85,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,269 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,108 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,043 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,922 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,164 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 MZV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA08 MZV registered?

MA08 MZV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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