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MH08 AXU

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,571 mi
Last recorded114,571 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 AXU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 114,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 113,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 112,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 112,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 108,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 105,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 104,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 94,824 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 88,125 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 79,224 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,560 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,129 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,089 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,063 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,818 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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MH08 AXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MH08 AXU, 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 MH08 AXU registered?

MH08 AXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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