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MA08 NAE

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,796 mi
Last recorded109,796 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 NAE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 109,796 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills & Overall underbody. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides & Rear axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 104,231 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

under vehicle chassis and sills corroded and cover with under seal front to rear

Pass 26 Jun 2024 97,827 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2023 94,515 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 94,510 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,261 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 85,407 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear component build up corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2021 81,248 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 76,070 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 70,749 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 62,709 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,422 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,348 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,797 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 29,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,840 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 13,455 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,463 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 NAE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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

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