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MAB 17A

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

249,269 mi
Last recorded249,269 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAB 17A
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 249,269 miles

Handbreak cable touching exhaust

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 241,095 miles

rear axle/chassis/suspension have surface corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2025 241,094 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle/chassis/suspension have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2024 231,118 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear suspension/chassis components have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2024 223,469 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber casing heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 223,452 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front shock absorber casing heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 214,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 214,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 206,417 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 206,413 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot slight leak of grease

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 199,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 191,044 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 182,747 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 180,470 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 178,280 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Aug 2020 178,245 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 176,318 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 167,264 miles

Rear Inner offside and nearside sill corrosion

Rear offside and nearside suspension rubber bushes slight play

rear axil corroded

reduce of visibility

Fail 28 Aug 2019 167,264 miles

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

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

Rear Inner offside and nearside sill corrosion

Rear offside and nearside suspension rubber bushes slight play

rear axil corroded

reduce of visibility

Pass 25 Feb 2019 159,419 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 148,544 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 135,280 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 118,185 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,502 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,640 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,611 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 71,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,964 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread pattern out of shape Offside rear tyre is starting to go out of shape Rear numberplate has water ingress

Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,221 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 50,221 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,764 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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MAB 17A is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 MAB 17A, 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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MAB 17A is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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