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MF08 VZE

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,492 mi
Last recorded133,492 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 VZE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 133,492 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 133,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 131,699 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 130,876 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 129,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 126,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 123,895 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 120,889 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 120,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2019 116,158 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 108,947 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 108,947 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,989 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 102,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,913 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,839 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,778 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,316 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/rear tyre cracking on edge of tread

Pass 31 May 2011 18,327 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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MF08 VZE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF08 VZE, 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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What year was MF08 VZE registered?

MF08 VZE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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