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MA08 XFW

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,189 mi
Last recorded63,189 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XFW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 63,189 miles

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded away

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded away

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded away

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2024 61,808 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded away

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded away

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded away

Offside Rear wheel as no free movement brake holding on

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,921 miles

Excessively loud squeak when braking

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 59,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Excessively loud squeak when braking

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,059 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 57,056 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 54,447 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 52,115 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 52,115 miles

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield missing. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tailpipe h/shield corroded and rattling.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 47,970 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 45,139 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,869 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 41,869 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,855 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,356 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,890 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,811 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,173 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,631 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 XFW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other 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 MA08 XFW, 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 XFW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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